1998
DOI: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1998.tb00182.x
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Idiopathic swelling of the lower lip associated with topical anaesthesia. Report of the three case

Abstract: Three cases of idiopathic swelling of the lower lip are presented. Each developed following administration of a topical anaesthetic agent with unusual clinical manifestations closely resembling allergic angio-oedema. The possibility of psychogenically mediated reactions was considered the contributing aetiological factor which showed as a somatic manifestation in the lower lips.

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“…Whatever may be the concentration, topical anesthetics are drugs with various adverse effects such as allergic reactions [ 10 ], swelling of soft tissues [ 11 ], anaphylaxis [ 12 ], and toxic reactions [ 13 ]. Anesthetic agents are detectable in the plasma after intraoral use [ 14 15 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Whatever may be the concentration, topical anesthetics are drugs with various adverse effects such as allergic reactions [ 10 ], swelling of soft tissues [ 11 ], anaphylaxis [ 12 ], and toxic reactions [ 13 ]. Anesthetic agents are detectable in the plasma after intraoral use [ 14 15 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%