An otherwise healthy 13 year old boy presents with recurrent episodes of facial and tongue swelling and abdominal pain. His father has had similar episodes. What is the most likely diagnosis?
belongs to book: 1700 MCQ REVISED VERSION TOPIC WISE|DR. KHALID SAIFULLAH|4th EDITION| Chapter number:16| Question number:2
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The key is A. C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency. [Diagnosis is hereditary angioedema. Acquired angioedema usually manifest after the age of 40 yrs].
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