ACUTE circumscribed subepithelial edema of the skin was recognized as a distinct clinical entity by Milton 1 and by Quincke, 2 and shortly thereafter was termed angioneurotic edema by Strübing. 3 In ...

Dr. Neelam A. Phadke: A 54-year-old woman with a history of episodic swelling of the arms, hands, and feet was evaluated in the emergency department of this hospital because of abdominal pain, nausea, ...

Angioedema is the rapid edema, or swelling, of the area beneath the skin or mucosa. It is normally caused by an allergic reaction, but it may also be hereditary. Angioedema affects approximately 10-20 ...

Angioedema is the swelling under the skin caused by allergies, infections, or genetics. Angioedema can cause breathing problems and might need emergency treatment if it affects the throat. Treatment ...

If facial and hand swelling, laryngeal swelling, and abdominal pain of unknown cause persist for two to three days without any special reason or are repeated periodically, it is necessary to consider ...

Angioedema is deep swelling that occurs when fluid builds up under your skin or mucus membranes. It may affect your face, throat, gastrointestinal tract, or other parts of your body. Angioedema may ...

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a condition that causes swelling, or edema, in different parts of the body. It mainly affects the upper respiratory tract, skin, and abdomen. HAE is a type of angioedema ...

Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, a type of blood pressure medication, are usually well tolerated, but one of their rare side effects is angioedema. Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) ...