Angioedema as a prodrome of rheumatoid arthritis exacerbation.
Angioedema has not been associated with rheumatoid arthritis. However, this case report demonstrates that it can be the leading presentation of an exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis. This cae report is important for rheumatologists and immunologists who see patients with rheumatoid arthritis and angioedema, respectively, so they recognize this presentation.
Wilkes Barre Veterans Administration Medical Center, Wilkes Barre, PA.
Ketan
K
Desai
D000799:Angioedema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged