A Rare Case of Losartan-Induced Visceral Angioedema.
case_report · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 37965705.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1177/21501319231213744 and PMC identifier 10647941.
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Abstract
The following describes a case of isolated visceral angioedema related to an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) medication. Additionally, we discuss the pathophysiology of drug-induced angioedema, various presentations that can be encountered, and the leading theorized mechanisms of how renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) blocking medications lead to angioedema. The goal of sharing this case is to help increase awareness of the possibility of ARB-induced angioedema and to recommend keeping visceral angioedema as part of the differential diagnosis when presented with a patient who is taking an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) or ARB medication that is experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms of unclear etiology.
Medical subject headings
- Losartan
- Angioedema