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Autoimmune Angioneurotic Edema in a Patient with Helicobacter pylori Infection

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: Association of acquired autoimmune angioneurotic edema with other diseases is increasing. However, the precise mechanism by which antibodies to C1-esterase inhibitor (C1-INH) are produced, is not elucidated. We describe a patient with IgA antibodies against C1-INH without other autoimmune markers. Our patient had gastritis and Helicobacter pylori infection, proven by biopsy. This case suggests that H. pylori infection can act as triggering factor for acquired autoimmune angioneurotic edema.

Source: Helicobacter

DOI: 10.1111/j.1523-5378.2009.00651.x

Authors: Didier Mukeba, Kavitha Chandrikakumari, Jean‐Baptiste Giot, Philippe Leonard, Christelle Meuris, Frederic Frippiat, Michel Moutschen

Institution: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège

Language: English

Topic: Coagulation, Bradykinin, Polyphosphates, and Angioedema

Subfield: Hematology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2106232198

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Cites: 9

Cited by: 5

Related to: 10