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Angioneurotic edema

Angioedema is an area of swelling (edema) of the lower layer of skin and tissue just under the skin or mucous membranes. The swelling may occur in the face, tongue, larynx, abdomen, or arms and legs. [Source: Wikipedia ]

Synonyms
Angioedema
Subtypes
Allergic angioneurotic edema
Anaphylactic angioneurotic edema
Angioneurotic laryngeal edema
Hereditary angioneurotic edema
May Cause
Edema of duodenum
Enlarged epiglottis
Gastrointestinal tract thumbprinting
Regular thickening of small bowel folds
Small bowel edema
Synonyms
Angioedema
Subtypes
Allergic angioneurotic edema
Anaphylactic angioneurotic edema
Angioneurotic laryngeal edema
Hereditary angioneurotic edema
May Cause
Edema of duodenum
Enlarged epiglottis
Gastrointestinal tract thumbprinting
Regular thickening of small bowel folds
Small bowel edema


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