A Case Report of Delayed Post-operative Angioedema Associated With Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor Use

Cureus. 2021 Oct 15;13(10):e18800. doi: 10.7759/cureus.18800. eCollection 2021 Oct.

Abstract

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors are known to precipitate angioedema. Drug-induced angioedema is rare in the perioperative setting. Even fewer cases described hours following a minor procedure. In this case report, we present a 45-year-old female who developed drug-induced angioedema hours following an obstetric procedure.

Keywords: angioedema; angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors; drug-induced angioedema; facial angioedema; post-operative complication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports