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Quincke's oedema of the uvula associated with mucous retention cyst-a case report
P S Arunachalam1, C R Ramachandra
139, Westbourne Avenue, Gosforth, NE3 2HN Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK.
Abstract:
We report a rare case of recurrent angioedema of uvula (Quincke's Oedema), causing air way obstruction. A brief review of literature and treatment options are alto included. The histoloigical specimen showed an associated mucous retention eyst, which in conjunction with Quinckc's oedema has not been previously reported.
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