title: Lisinopril-induced angioedema of the lip.
abstract: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are commonly used in the treatment of hypertension. Angioedema is a known side effect of ACE inhibitors. Awareness of the clinical presentation of angioedema can allow for appropriate medical referral. The case presented here describes a 69-year-old African-American female who presented with a swollen lower lip that had developed overnight. A review of her medical history revealed that she was being treated for hypertension with a combination product containing lisinopril and hydrocholorothiazide. A diagnosis of lisinopril-induced angioedema was made. Her physician was consulted and her medications were discontinued. The lip swelling resolved without incident.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY, USA. rjl8@nyu.edu
authors.forename: Ronald J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Lehane
mesh_terms: D001741:Black or African American; D000368:Aged; D000799:Angioedema / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008047:Lip Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D017706:Lisinopril / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; D017706:Lisinopril