5 Questions
Urticaria is characterized by permanent skin or mucosal swellings due to plasma leakage.
False
Wheals are characteristically pruritic and pink or pale in the center.
True
Angioedema is often painful, less well-defined, and shows no color change.
True
C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency is a cause of recurrent angioedema without wheals.
True
The diagnosis of urticaria is primarily based on physical examination.
False
Test your knowledge on urticarias, erythemas, and purpuras with this quiz! Learn about the different synonyms for urticaria and angioedema, such as hives, nettle rash, Quincke edema, and angioneurotic edema. Discover the key features of urticaria, including transient skin or mucosal swellings caused by plasma leakage. Challenge yourself and expand your understanding of these conditions!
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