Espinosa PSE

Language: Spanish
References: 6
Page: 21-24
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ABSTRACT

Urticaria is characterized by the appearance of pruritic, erythematous, cutaneous elevations that blanch with pressure, indicating the presence of dilated blood vessels and edema. Angioedema is caused by the same or similar pathologic alterations that occur in the deep dermis and subcutaneous tissue. Urticaria may occur on virtually any part of the body, whereas, angioedema (in the absence of hives) often involves the face, tongue, extremities or genitalia. Urticaria and angioedema can occur together. First examines the biochemical mechanisms that lead to the development of urticaria and angioedema and then summarizes the presentation, pathogenesis, and treatment of various clinical entities, as well as the diagnosis studies indicated.

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