A 57-year-old male with penoscrotal edema

Authors

  • Miriam Cuadrado-Álvarez Primary and Community Care Medicine Service, Hospital Universitario Fundación de Alcorcón, Alcorcón (Madrid), Spain
  • Marta Torres Arrese Emergency Department, Hospital Universitario Fundación de Alcorcón, Alcorcón (Madrid), Spain
  • Álvaro Gonzalo Balbás Urology Service, Hospital Universitario Fundación de Alcorcón, Alcorcón (Madrid), Spain
  • Gema María Núñez Lorenzo Primary and Community Care Medicine Service, Hospital Universitario Fundación de Alcorcón, Alcorcón (Madrid), Spain
  • Gonzalo García de Casasola Sánchez Emergency Department, Hospital Universitario Fundación de Alcorcón, Alcorcón (Madrid), Spain

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32818/reccmi.a7n3a3

Keywords:

angioedema, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, bradykinin

Abstract

This case emphasizes that highlights the clinical history. We present the case of a 57-year-old man with rapidly developing soft tissue edema in the penis and scrotum. Withdrawal of the causative medication allowed an adequate evolution.

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Published

2022-12-28

How to Cite

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Cuadrado-Álvarez M, Torres Arrese M, Gonzalo Balbás Álvaro, Núñez Lorenzo GM, García de Casasola Sánchez G. A 57-year-old male with penoscrotal edema. Rev Esp Casos Clin Med Intern [Internet]. 2022 Dec. 28 [cited 2024 Nov. 21];7(3):6-8. Available from: https://www.reccmi.com/RECCMI/article/view/790