ANGIOEDEMA ASSOCIATED WITH USE of ANGIOTENSIN II RECEPTOR BLOCKER (VALSARTAN)

Kocaeli Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, KBB Baş Boyun Cerrahisi, Kocaeli, Türkiye Angioedema presents with swelling related to subcutaneus or submucosal edema and usually occurs in tongue, base of the mouth, lips, larynx and face. Angioedema is a rare entity, it can be a potentially life- threatining condition. Angioedema due to angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors has been known for a long time. In recent years, angiotensin II receptor antagonists has became a new class of antihipertensives to eliminate cough and angioedema associated with ACE inhibitors. AT2 reseptor antagonist-induced angioedema may occur in extremely rare. A 45 year-old female, in whom has developed angioedema due to valsartan, is presented by reviewing literature reports. Keywords : Angioedema, anjiotensin II receptor blockers, valsartan