Familial anglo-oedema--a particularly severe form.
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A case of hereditary angio-oedema is described together with the family history and manifestations in the father of the patient. The problems encountered in his management are discussed, including tracheostomy and genetic counselling.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 52 613 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1976