Angioedema of the head and neck.
Angioedema is an immunological disorder characterized by the acute onset of edema in a localized area of skin or mucosa. There are many different causes of angioedema, including hereditary, allergic, and idiopathic. Head and neck involvement is frequent and may cause potentially life-threatening airway compromise. Early diagnosis and appropriate management are thus critical. The pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management of this disorder are discussed.
Kaneaster
S K
SK
Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Kim
J C
JC
Amedee
R G
RG
D000208:Acute Disease; D000799:Angioedema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006257:Head; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D008297:Male; D009333:Neck; D011379:Prognosis; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index