Lip angioedema after indirect contact with a sea anemone

Ear Nose Throat J. 2021 Nov 3:1455613211055704. doi: 10.1177/01455613211055704. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

Sea anemones are marine animals that can produce toxins causing severe angioedema. Swimmers and divers should be aware of sea anemone species that can cause local and systemic toxic reactions and avoid indirect or direct skin contact. High index of suspicion, full laboratory workup, and treatment with steroids and antibiotics are imperative for an uneventful recovery.