Angioedema: a diagnostic dilemma

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  • Kumar Pushpanshu
  • Rachna Kaushik

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7213/aor.v7i1.23145

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Angioedema, Idiopathic, Antihistamines

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Introduction: Angioedema is a rare but potentially life threatening (fatal laryngeal edema) disease. It is a relapsing subcutaneous or submucosal edema caused by various factors. The episodes can vary significantly from one individual to another. Causative factors should always be sought, but a large proportion of patients have the idiopathic form of the disease. A minority of patients represent a diagnostic and treatment challenge. A comprehensive history and close monitoring of response to treatment are the most cost effective diagnostic and treatment tools. Objective: This paper presents a highly representative clinical case of idiopathic variety of the disease where a ten year old boy reported with a complaint of swelling over right side of the face and upper lip since 4 hours. Conclusion: There was no associated pain or discomfort. There was slight itching in the same area prior to the appearance of swelling. Condition showed prompt improvement following antihistamines.

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2011-11-28

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Pushpanshu, K., & Kaushik, R. (2011). Angioedema: a diagnostic dilemma. Archives of Oral Research, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.7213/aor.v7i1.23145

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