title: Isolated uvular angioedema associated with ACE inhibitor use.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, USA.
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Kuo
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Barish
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000799:Angioedema / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D017706:Lisinopril / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy; D014609:Uvula
chemical_list: D017706:Lisinopril