![]() | ||||
![]() ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
EtiologyType I hypersensitivity Trauma, Release of IgG or IgM Permeability of deeper blood vessels |
Predilection |
LocationSkin or mucosa
|
Clinical AppearanceDiffuse swelling of tissue Usually no itching Self-limiting episodes |
TreatmentAvoidance of causative agent Antihistamine
|
Diagnostic ProcessClinical
|
Photos GalleryPhoto 1
|
Go on to
Gallery of Autoimmue Disease with Oral Implications
or
Go back to Immune
Response
E-mail Denise Helm at
Denise.Helm@nau.edu
or call (520) 523-7425
Copyright © 2000
Northern Arizona University
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED