Naslov
Angioedema Of Lower Lip And Gingiva Due To Oral Hormonal Therapy: A Case Report

Autori
Gabrić, Dragana ; Lončar Brzak, Božana ; Vučićević Boras, Vanja ; Šumilin, Lada ; Škrinjar, Ivana

Izvornik
Research journal of pharmaceutical, biological and chemical sciences (0975-8585) 10 (2019), 3; 194-197

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, stručni

Ključne riječi
angioedema ; swelling ; oral hormonal therapy

Sažetak
We present a case of a 25-year-old female who developed angioedema of lower lip and gingiva which lasted for two weeks, due to oral hormonal therapy. Her medical history revealed polycystic ovarian syndrome for which she was taking ethinylestradiol and cyproterone for the previous several months. Oral examination revealed angioedema of lower lip together with erythematous and edematous gingiva. The gingival biopsy was taken and histopathological finding showed chronic inflammatory infiltrate. The serum findings of C2, C3, C4 and C1 inhibitor were normal. The patient was treated with local corticosteroid (betamethasone (Beloderm, Belupo, Croatia) in orabase) which was applied three times a day and antifungal gel (miconazole (Rojazol, Belupo, Croatia) therapy. Patient's gynecologist has withdrawn the drug and regression of oral lesions was noticed after one week.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Dentalna medicina

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