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. 1976 Nov;52(613):723–724. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.52.613.723

Familial anglo-oedema--a particularly severe form.

A R Bosley
PMCID: PMC2496350  PMID: 1013005

Abstract

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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