[Blood and tissue eosinophilia in patient with angioedema caused by inhibitor of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)--case report and a view of literature]

Pol Arch Med Wewn. 2003 Nov;110(5):1339-43.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

A case of angioedema caused by enalapril, undiagnosed for 5 years was presented. Enhanced blood and tissue eosinophilia shown in nasal smear was observed. In addition increased activity of coagulation system was shown manifested by enhance of concentration of Hageman factor and cardiolipin antibodies IgM and IgA isotype. The role of coagulation, complement and fibrinolysis systems in pathogenesis of ACE-inhibitors induced angioedema was discussed. The influence of bradykinin on activity of eosinophils was analyzed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angioedema / chemically induced*
  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / adverse effects*
  • Enalapril / adverse effects*
  • Eosinophilia / blood*
  • Humans
  • Male

Substances

  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Enalapril