Hereditary angioedema type 2

Hereditary angioedema type 2

Definition

Hereditary angioedema type 2 (HAE 2) is a form of hereditary angioedema characterized by acute edema in subcutaneous tissues, viscera and/or the upper airway.

Also known as HAE 2, HAE-II, hereditary angioneurotic edema type 2, hereditary angioneurotic oedema type 2 — per MONDO

Also identified as