Acquired C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency: An atypical first presentation intra-operatively.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a case of airway difficulties encountered as a result of blistering, oedema and bleeding from the oropharyngeal mucosa of an 85-year-old female undergoing an elective excision of a submandibular neck lump. This led to a delay in extubation by several hours. The patient was subsequently found to have an acquired form of C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency considered to be consequent of haematological malignancy.
Medical subject headings
- Anesthesia, General
- Complement C1 Inactivator Proteins