A diagnosis confused with hereditary angioedema: nephrotic syndrome

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Ünsal Ö., Başaran E. Ç., Hacıoğlu B., YEŞİLLİK S., KARTAL Ö.

Gulhane Medical Journal, cilt.68, sa.1, ss.63-67, 2026 (Scopus, TRDizin)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 68 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.4274/gulhane.galenos.2025.16768
  • Dergi Adı: Gulhane Medical Journal
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, EMBASE, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM), Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.63-67
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Hereditary angioedema, lupus nephritis, nephrotic syndrome
  • Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
  • Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.