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Angioedema: a diagnostic dilemma / Angioedema: um diagnóstico dilema
Pushpanshu, Kumar; Kaushik, Rachna.
  • Pushpanshu, Kumar; Rungta College of Dental Sciences & Research. Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology. Bhilai. IN
  • Kaushik, Rachna; Rungta College of Dental Sciences & Research. Department of Periodontics. Bhilai. IN
Arch. oral res. (Impr.) ; 7(1): 63-67, jan.-abr. 2011. ilus
Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: lil-667653
ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Angioedema is a rare but potentially life threatening (fatal laryngeal edema) disease. It is a relapsing subcutaneous or submucosal edema caused by various factors. The episodes can vary significantly from one individual to another. Causative factors should always be sought, but a large proportion of patients have the idiopathic form of the disease. A minority of patients represent a diagnostic and treatment challenge. A comprehensive history and close monitoring of response to treatment are the most cost effective diagnostic and treatment tools.

Objective:

This paper presents a highly representative clinical case of idiopathic variety of the disease where a ten year old boy reported with a complaint of swelling over right side of the face and upper lip since 4 hours.

Conclusion:

There was no associated pain or discomfort. There was slight itching in the same area prior to the appearance of swelling. Condition showed prompt improvement following antihistamines.
RESUMO

Introdução:

Angioedema é uma doença rara, porém, com potencial risco à vida (edema fatal de laringe).É um edema subcutâneo ou submucoso recidivante causado por vários fatores. Os episódios podem variar significativamentede um indivíduo para outro. Fatores causadores da doença sempre devem ser pesquisados, mas uma grande proporção dos pacientes tem a forma idiopática da doença. Uma minoria de pacientes representaum desafio no diagnóstico e tratamento. O histórico completo e o acompanhamento da resposta ao tratamentosão as ferramentas de diagnóstico e tratamento de menor custo.

Objetivo:

Este trabalho apresenta um casoclínico altamente representativo da variedade idiopática da doença um menino de dez anos se apresentou comqueixa de inchaço no lado direito da face e no lábio superior nas últimas 4 horas.

Conclusão:

Não havia dorassociada ou desconforto, havia leve coceira na mesma área, anterior ao aparecimento de inchaço. A condiçãomostrou rápida melhora após medicação com anti-histamínicos.
Subject(s)

Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Face / Angioedema / Lip Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Child / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arch. oral res. (Impr.) Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: India Institution/Affiliation country: Rungta College of Dental Sciences & Research/IN

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Face / Angioedema / Lip Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Child / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arch. oral res. (Impr.) Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: India Institution/Affiliation country: Rungta College of Dental Sciences & Research/IN