For 3 years, parents have been accused of mistreating their babies. Their daughter actually suffered from hereditary angioedema, a disease that causes semblance of bruising.
Accused of violence against their three-month-old daughter, Louna, young parents were separated from her for three and a half years. Nobody believed their version except the criminal court which, on June 22, released them. Their daughter Louna actually suffers from hereditary angioedema (HAE), an orphan genetic disease that can cause swelling and redness that looks like bruises.
Edema for 48-72 hours
The prevalence of this pathology has been estimated at 1 / 100,000 patients. It can occur at any age, but it most often begins in children or adolescents, says the site. Orphanet on rare diseases and orphan drugs.
HAE is manifested by circumscribed, white, non-pruritic edemas, lasting 48 to 72 hours and recurring at a variable frequency. Edemas can affect the digestive tract and result in a syndrome of intestinal pseudo-obstruction.
Laryngeal edema can be life-threatening with a 25% risk of death if left untreated. It can be caused by dental treatment. Facial edemas are at high risk of laryngeal involvement.
Patients have a good prognosis if a diagnosis is made and if they have access to the appropriate treatment for upper airway edema. Significant morbidity may be associated with digestive impairment requiring bed rest for at least three days after an outbreak.
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