Acquired angioedema
Acquired angioedema
Definition
Acquired angioedema (AAE) is characterized by the occurrence of transitory and recurrent subcutaneous and/or submucosal edemas resulting in swelling and/or abdominal pain due to an acquired C1 inhibitor (C1-INH) deficiency.
Also known as AAE, acquired angioedema, acquired angioneurotic edema, acquired angioneurotic oedema, acquired bradykinine-induced angioedema, acquired C1 inhibitor deficiency, acquired non histamine-induced angioedema — per MONDO