Isolated uvular angioedema associated with ACE inhibitor use

J Emerg Med. 1995 May-Jun;13(3):327-30. doi: 10.1016/0736-4679(95)00003-s.

Abstract

Angioedema is a well-known complication of medical therapy with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Isolated uvular angioedema, a rare presentation of angioedema, in a patient taking lisinopril (Zestril) is described in this case report. Management of uvular edema is also reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angioedema / chemically induced*
  • Angioedema / therapy
  • Humans
  • Lisinopril / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Mouth Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Mouth Diseases / therapy
  • Uvula*

Substances

  • Lisinopril