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

  • Patients may have swollen periorbital area and lips, and may be in respiratory distress from edema of the epiglottis

and subglottic tissue

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.
  • Rash may be present.

Throat

  • Swollen neck may be present.

Lung

Abdomen

  • Swollen genitals may be seen.

Extremities

  • Swollen extremities may be present.

Neurologic

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

References

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