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Bernard Cohen, MD

Diagnosis

bite, insect sting, bee (hymenoptera)

Body Site

leg

Age

18 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

Color

red

Morphology

edema

Pattern

solitary

Comments

This young woman complained of itching and pain with an expanding localized bee sting reaction. She developed progressive swelling which resolved over 3 days with elevation, cool compresses, and ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day.

Description

well demarcated red edematous plaque

Categories

bites and stings reactive erythema

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8/7/2005 11:36:07

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