Open AccessPotentially lethal ACE ‐inhibitor‐induced angioedema in a child
Author(s) -
Bukhari Esraa,
Safdar Osama Y.,
Shalaby Mohammed,
AlSharif Shafiqa M.J.,
Alsufiany Khoulod,
Kari Jameela A.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.265
Subject(s) - medicine , discontinuation , angioedema , captopril , bradykinin , ace inhibitor , icatibant , c1 inhibitor , airway obstruction , airway , angiotensin converting enzyme , hereditary angioedema , gastroenterology , surgery , dermatology , receptor , blood pressure
Key Clinical Message We report a case of a 9‐year‐old female with known end‐stage kidney disease who presented with sudden onset tongue swelling. A diagnosis of angiotensin‐converting enzyme inhibitor‐induced angioedema related to bradykinin accumulation was made. Her symptoms resolved shortly after discontinuation of captopril. Early diagnosis can save patients from severe upper airway obstruction.