During an attack with abdominal symptoms, fibrin degradation products (FDP) and D‐dimer, which are used to assess disease activity, were elevated, and 1,000 units i.v. C1‐INH concentrate were given immediately. On blood test, although the white blood cell count and CRP had returned to normal, FDP and D‐dimer remained elevated. Given that neither the upper abdominal pain nor the swelling of the middle finger had improved, a further 1,000 units of C1‐INH concentrate were given. The symptoms subsequently improved, and FDP and D‐dimer returned to normal.
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