Intermittent tongue angioedema can be the initial presentation of several disorders including angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor induced angioedema and hereditary angioedema. Persistent angioedema on the other hand, can be associated with amyloidosis, tumors, thyroid disorders and acromegaly. We present a case of intermittent episodes of tongue swelling progressing to macroglossia.
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Carol Davila Univ Med & Pharm, Dept Endocrinol, Bucharest, Romania
CI Parhon Natl Inst Endocrinol, Bucharest, RomaniaCarol Davila Univ Med & Pharm, Dept Endocrinol, Bucharest, Romania
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University of Milan, Ospedale San Luca, Istituto Auxologico Italiano, MilanUniversity of Milan, Ospedale San Luca, Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Milan
Scacchi M.
Cavagnini F.
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University of Milan, Ospedale San Luca, Istituto Auxologico Italiano, MilanUniversity of Milan, Ospedale San Luca, Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Milan
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Carol Davila Univ Med & Pharm, Dept Endocrinol, Bucharest, Romania
CI Parhon Natl Inst Endocrinol, Bucharest, RomaniaCarol Davila Univ Med & Pharm, Dept Endocrinol, Bucharest, Romania
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University of Milan, Ospedale San Luca, Istituto Auxologico Italiano, MilanUniversity of Milan, Ospedale San Luca, Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Milan
Scacchi M.
Cavagnini F.
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University of Milan, Ospedale San Luca, Istituto Auxologico Italiano, MilanUniversity of Milan, Ospedale San Luca, Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Milan