Life Threatening Tongue Angioedema Associated with an Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor

YANTURALI S., ACAR N., Eminoglu O., KALKAN Ş., TUNÇOK Y.

Veterinary and Human Toxicology, cilt.46, sa.2, ss.85-86, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 46 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2004
  • Dergi Adı: Veterinary and Human Toxicology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.85-86
  • Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

We present a case with angioedema of the tongue, following I dose of an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor ingestion. A gradual progression of angioedema required tracheotomy despite aggressive medical treatment and illustrates the severity of this adverse reaction. Although ACE inhibitors are considered safe, emergency physicians should be alert for minor angioedema at presentation that may progress to life threatening airway compromise.