Unilateral angioedema

Am J Emerg Med. 2021 Nov:49:302-303. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2021.06.040. Epub 2021 Jun 24.

Abstract

Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor-induced angioedema is typically easily recognizable in the emergency department. Angioedema lateralizing to one side, however, is infrequently reported, rare, and has the same potential of progression to airway compromise. We present of a case of an 80-year-old man with angioedema of the lower lip that had regressed prior to significant progression of right sided angioedema of the tongue and oropharynx.

Keywords: Airway compromise; Angioedema; Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor; Unilateral angioedema.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Angioedema / etiology*
  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / adverse effects*
  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tongue / abnormalities
  • Tongue / drug effects

Substances

  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors