A person developed sudden stridor, hoarseness of voice, tongue swelling, and edematous neck after eating a peanut. What is the likely diagnosis
Correct Answer: Angioneurotic edema
Description: This is a case of Angioneurotic oedema characterized by tongue swelling and laryngeal oedema after ingestion of a peanut. It is a type I hypersensitivity reaction. Others options do not fit the clinical picture Ref : Diseases of ENT by Dhingra 6th edition Pgno : 446
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