Isolated uvular angioedema associated with ACE inhibitor use.
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.
Kuo
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Department of Surgery, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, USA.
Barish
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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
D017706:Lisinopril