Facial Swelling
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Facial Swelling Underlying Cause
Causes of facial
swelling
include:
Allergic reactions
Angioedema
Periorbital cellulitis
Cellulitis
Skin abscess
Dental abscess
Kidney disease
Medication side effects
causing facial
swelling
Superior vena cava syndrome
Facial injury
Dental injury
Jaw injury
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Facial Swelling Anatomy
Related Conditions
Allergic reactions
Angioedema
Dental abscess
Facial contusion
Facial fracture
Jaw fracture
Kidney disease
Preeclampsia
Sinusitis
Sinusitis Checkup
Dental pain
Facial injury
Facial pain
Facial swelling
Jaw pain
Mouth swelling
Neck swelling
Rash
Sinus congestion
Tongue swelling
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Last Updated: May 29, 2009
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Facial Swelling References:
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Khanna G, Sato Y, Smith RJ, Bauman NM, Nerad J. Causes of facial swelling in pediatric patients: correlation of clinical and radiologic findings. Radiographics. 2006 Jan-Feb;26(1):157-71.
O'Brien JG, Chennubhotla SA, Chennubhotla RV. Treatment of edema. Am Fam Physician. 2005 Jun 1;71(11):2111-7.
Ustundag E, Iseri M, Keskin G, Yayla B, Muezzinoglu B. Cervical bronchogenic cysts in head and neck region. J Laryngol Otol. 2005 Jun;119(6):419-23.
