GE Portuguese journal of gastroenterology
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GE Port J Gastroenterol · May 2016
Case ReportsIsolated Visceral Angioedema Induced by Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor.
Visceral angioedema is a rare complication of therapy with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Clinical presentation includes nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Early detection of this entity can prevent recurrent episodes and unnecessary invasive procedures, including surgery. ⋯ ACE inhibitor-associated angioedema was suspected and the medication was discontinued, with resolution of symptoms in 48 h. After 7 months of follow-up, the patient is asymptomatic. Despite of its rarity, ACE inhibitor-induced small-bowel angioedema should be included in the differential diagnosis when patients receiving ACE inhibitor therapy present with abdominal complaints.
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GE Port J Gastroenterol · May 2016
Case ReportsVisceral Angioedema Induced by Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor: Case Report.
Intestinal angioedema is a rare adverse effect of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors. ⋯ The diagnosis of intestinal angioedema induced by angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor can be challenging and time consuming due to its rarity and nonspecific symptoms, which may lead to underdiagnosis of this entity.