Angioedema of the small bowel due to an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor

• Published in: Journal of clinical gastroenterology Vol. 31; no. 3; p. 254
• Main Authors: Chase, M P, Fiarman, G S, Scholz, F J, MacDermott, R P
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.10.2000
• Subjects: Aged; Angioedema - chemically induced; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors - adverse effects; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors - therapeutic use; Female; Humans; Hypertension - drug therapy; Intestinal Diseases - chemically induced; Intestine, Small; Lisinopril - adverse effects; Lisinopril - therapeutic use

We describe a case of a 72-year-old woman who presented with two episodes of abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Abdominal computed tomographic scans done during each episode demonstrated edema of the small bowel. Review of the patient's history revealed that she had been started on a treat...