A 32-year-old man experiences sudden diffuse swelling of his lips and face following ingestion of a 1.5 pound steamed Maine lobster. Virtually no redness is associated with the swelling. This suggests which of the following?

a. Angioedema
b. Contact allergy
c. Indigestion
d. Erythema multiforme
e. Stevens-Johnson syndrome


A

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