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A diagnosis confused with hereditary angioedema: nephrotic syndrome

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare, autosomal dominant disease that primarily affects the skin, upper respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal system.Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is defined by the presence of severe proteinuria, low serum albumin levels, and generalized edema.Periorbital edema seen in NS can be confused with allergic edema or HAE.Accurate differential diagnosis is essential for appropriate treatment.This report presents a case of NS initially misdiagnosed as HAE.

Source: Gulhane Medical Journal

DOI: 10.4274/gulhane.galenos.2025.16768

Authors: Öykü Ünsal, Elif Çetin Başaran, Buse Hacıoğlu, Sait Yeşillik, Özgür Kartal

Institutions: Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi, Gülhane Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi

Language: English

Topic: Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies

Subfield: Nephrology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4415996842