Acute oedema blisters: a report of 13 cases.
BACKGROUND
The development of bullae accompanying acute oedema is a commonly observed clinical sign but has been rarely reported in the literature.


OBJECTIVE
To document the clinical features and increase awareness of this entity.


METHODS
Retrospective case note review of 13 inpatient consultation cases seen in two dermatology departments.


RESULTS
Oedema blisters appear to be related to the speed of development rather than the degree of oedema, and respond rapidly to the reduction of the underlying oedema.


CONCLUSIONS
Recognition of oedema blisters is important as they respond quickly and completely to treatment of the underlying oedema.
Bhushan
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Dermatology Centre, University of Manchester School of Medicine, Hope Hospital, Eccles Old Road, Salford, Manchester M6 8HD, U.K. mbhushan@fs1.ho.man.ac.uk
Chalmers
R J
RJ
Cox
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001768:Blister / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D004487:Edema / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies