A 19-year-old adolescent with hereditary angioedema (HAE) successfully received a kidney transplant from his mother, who also had HAE, without experiencing a swelling attack either during or immediately after surgery, according to a case report in Argentina. Both received preventive treatment before and after the procedure and fresh frozen…
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People with drug-induced nonallergic angioedema caused by aspirin who have had a heart attack may still be able to receive aspirin after undergoing desensitization soon after emergency treatment, a case report from France showed. Aspirin desensitization involves giving gradually increasing aspirin doses under close medical supervision until the patient…
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A medication commonly used to treat nausea after surgery and allergic reactions triggered angioedema of the intestine (intestinal angioedema) in a woman recovering from stomach cancer surgery, according to a case report. The woman’s angioedema symptoms and imaging findings resembled those of potentially life-threatening gastrointestinal complications that may…
Angioedema is the formal medical term for swelling under the skin. It usually occurs as part of an allergic reaction, but has forms that are not due to allergies.
Acute angioedema often occurs as part of an allergic reaction to various allergens or triggers. These can include certain foods, insect bites or stings, medications, and natural rubber products like latex.
Angioedema and hives often occur at the same time. However, angioedema causes large, thick welts which may not be itchy, whereas hives are smaller and usually itchy.
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