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Angioedema (synonyms: Quincke-edema, angioneurotic edema) is characterized by the sudden eruption of localized edema of the lower dermis, the subcutis or the submucosal tissue which persists for up to 72 hours. It can occur alone or in association with urticaria and involve individual or several regions of the body, preferentially in a unilateral distribution. Involvement of the upper airways can lead to life threatening situations.
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Möller, P., Henz, B.M. (1998). Angioedema. In: Henz, B.M., Zuberbier, T., Grabbe, J., Monroe, E. (eds) Urticaria. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-85267-1_4
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