Swelling of the face

Alternative names
Puffy face; Facial swelling; Moon face; Facial edema

Definition
Facial swelling involves an accumulation of fluid in the face, which may extend to the neck and upper arms.

see Facial swelling.

Johns Hopkins patient information

Last revised: December 4, 2012
by Harutyun Medina, M.D.

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