A 10 year old girl has acute facial swelling and difficulty breathing. An acquired deficiency of C1 esterdse inhibitor is suspected. Which of the following finds in serum will best support this diagnosis?
A. Decreased concentration of C4 B. Increased cencentration of properdin C. Normal concentration of C1q D. Normal concentration of C1s E. Normal concentration of C2
robin082006 Forum Hero
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07/01/06 - 10:55 AM
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A
this is hereditary angioedema
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