10. A 45 years-old patient awoke with swollen face...

Question Number 10

10. A 45 years-old patient awoke with swollen face, puffiness around the eyes, and oedema of the upper lip with redness and dryness. When he went to bed he had no swelling, pain or dental complaints. Examination shows several deep silicate restorations in the anterior teeth but examination is negative for caries, thermal tests, percussion, palpation, pain, and periapical area of ramififaction. The patient's temperature is normal. The day before he had a series of gastrointestinal x-rays at the local hospital and was given a clean bill of health. The condition is:

A. Acute periapical abscess

B. Angioneurotic oedema

C. Infectious mononucleosis

D. Acute maxillary sinusitis

E. Acute apical periodontitis

✔ Correct Answer:

B. Angioneurotic oedema

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