Medical Emergencies · single question
A patient has upper-lip swelling WITHOUT erythema or pain one day after a dental procedure. Most likely diagnosis?
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Correct answer: A. Angioedema
- A. Correct. Non-tender, non-erythematous, rapidly developing soft swelling fits angioedema.
- B. A hematoma is usually bruised/discolored and tender soon after trauma/injection.
- C. Cellulitis is warm, red and painful.
- D. An abscess is fluctuant, painful and erythematous.
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