A Case of Pseudoangioedema As A Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

Hayta, Sibel Berksoy; Güner, Rukiye Yasak; Arslan, Sülhattin; Gümüş, Cesur; Akyol, Melih

doi:10.7197/cmj.v38i2.5000192511

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“…Despite the increase in thrombus-related SVCS, malignancies remain the most common cause of SVCS. Facial and neck swelling which mimic angioedema is present in 82% of the patients [22,23].…”

Section: Superior Vena Cava Syndromementioning

confidence: 99%

“…The other clue to differentiate SVCS from angioedema is increase of signs when the patient is in a supine position [23]. Diagnosis of SVCS is confirmed by a Doppler ultrasound and CT scan of the chest including thoracic inlet.…”

Section: Superior Vena Cava Syndromementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Diagnosis of SVCS is confirmed by a Doppler ultrasound and CT scan of the chest including thoracic inlet. Prognosis and treatment of SVCS depend on the underlying disease [22,23].…”

Section: Superior Vena Cava Syndromementioning

confidence: 99%

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Canturk²

2017

A Comprehensive Review of Urticaria and Angioedema

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Angioedema is a rapid, localized and temporary subcutaneous edema, which targets the lips, eyelids, gastrointestinal and respiratory mucosa resulting in abdominal pain, asthma and even serious life-threatening conditions like airway obstruction. There are several other disorders such as allergic contact dermatitis, drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS), orofacial granulomatosis and so on, which manifest with subcutaneous swelling and masquerade as angioedema and are known as 'pseudoangioedema' in the literature. Knowledge of pseudoangioedema for healthcare professionals is crucial to avoid potentially serious results of misdiagnosis such as further investigations, unnecessary applications and delayed diagnosis. We aim to discuss differential diagnosis of angioedema and help physicians recognize the typical features of angioedema and its differential diagnosis in this chapter.

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Section: Superior Vena Cava Syndromementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Superior Vena Cava Syndromementioning

confidence: 99%