Angioedema
Definition Angioedema is a well-circumscribed, nonpitting swelling of the subcutaneous tissues of the skin and mucosa, which is typically nonpruritic. Sites of involvement include eyelids, lips, tongue, larynx, palms, soles, genitalia, and gastrointestinal tract. The condition results from the activity of inflammatory mediators that cause dilation and enhanced permeability of venules and capillaries. Sources of [...]
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