Angioedema physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]

Overview

Physical Examination

Appearance

  • The patient has a swollen face.

Skin

  • The skin of the face, normally around the mouth, and the mucosa of the mouth and/or throat, as well as the tongue are swollen up.
  • Urticaria (hives) may develop simultaneously.

Lung

Extremities

  • Swollen extremities may be present.

Neurologic

  • Slightly decreased sensation may be present in the affected areas due to compression of the nerves.


References

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