title: Spontaneous angioedema of oral cavity after dental impressions.
abstract: Maxillofacial angioedema is a rare condition encountered by the oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Its significance lies in its potential to partially or totally obstruct the upper airway secondary to acute sudden swelling. In some individuals, angioedema is hereditary; in others, it occurs spontaneously, without warning, as an allergic reaction. The case presented here documents perioral angioedema secondary to dental impressions and reviews its management.
authors.affiliation: Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University, USA.
authors.forename: Shahid R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Aziz
authors.forename: Pethin
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Tin
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000799:Angioedema / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology; D001323:Autoantibodies; D003174:Complement C1 Inactivator Proteins / Q000276:immunology; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill; D003760:Dental Impression Materials / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology; D010949:Plasma; D010951:Plasma Exchange; D013440:Sulfides / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D001323:Autoantibodies; D003174:Complement C1 Inactivator Proteins; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists; D013440:Sulfides; C032915:polysulfide