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Idiopathic angioedema is characterized by recurrent episodes of swelling involving the deep dermis and subcutaneous tissue. Idiopathic angioedema is a diagnosis of exclusion, and a thorough evaluation is warranted to exclude underling conditions that may clinically present with angioedema. Here, we present two challenging cases of idiopathic angioedema.
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Ramos-Romey, C.J., Craig, T.J. (2010). Idiopathic Angioedema. In: Mahmoudi, M. (eds) Challenging Cases in Allergic and Immunologic Diseases of the Skin. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60761-296-4_4
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