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ROLE OF ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSIS IN CLINICAL CASES OF HEREDITARY ANGIONEUROTIC OEDEMA (HANO)

G Harmat, K Fáy, B Visy, L Varga, H Farkas · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2005 · Heft 09

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2005
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Zeitschrift
Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound
Autor:innen
G Harmat, K Fáy, B Visy, L Varga, H Farkas
Ausgabe
Heft 09 / 2005
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Erschienen: 2005-09-14 00:00:00
ISSN
0172-4614
DOI
10.1055/s-2005-917428

Zusammenfassung

Purpose: Ascites can result from diverse causes, most often in the abdomen and the pelvic region. However, hereditary angioneurotic oedema (HANO) is seldom mentioned as a cause of ascites. Angioneurotic oedema can be fatal, if the oedema is located in the larynx, but acut abdominal attacks can also be a real diagnostic problem.The exact diagnosis for proving theillness is the use of specific laboratory methods, as the disease is related to C1 inhibitor deficieny, but the most potent and suitable tool for helping its differential diagnosis is ultrasound. Methods and Materials: In Hungary, a HANO center was set up…

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Diagnosis Ascites After Acute Pain Diarrhea Abdomen Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound