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ANGIONEUROTIC OEDEMA [1 record]

Record 1 2017-12-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

An acute, transitory, localized, painless swelling of the subcutaneous tissue or submucosa of the face, hands, feet, genitalia, or viscera. It may be hereditary or caused by food or drug allergy, [or] an infection ...

OBS

Often associated with dermatographism, urticaria, erythema, and purpura. May result from failure of synthesis of the inhibitor of complement component C1.

OBS

Can be seen in systemic lupus erythematosus.

OBS

The term "angioneurotic edema" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Affection se traduisant par la formation brusque d'infiltrations œdémateuses fermes, délimitées et saillantes, localisées surtout au visage ou aux parties génitales.

OBS

L'œdème angioneurotique héréditaire est l'expression d'une déficience élective de l'inactivateur du facteur C1 du complément [...]

OBS

Peut s'observer dans le lupus érythémateux disséminé.

OBS

Le terme «œdème de Quincke» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
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