Intestinal Angioedema Induced by Promethazine in a Postoperative Patient With Gastric Cancer: A Case Report

Clinical Case Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Peng Xu, Sanbao Shi, Qichao Liu, 马锐, Cheng Zhang
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.72779
Cited by: 1
References: 13

Abstract

Intestinal angioedema is a rare but severe manifestation of hypersensitivity that mimics acute abdomen. This first reported case of promethazine-induced intestinal angioedema underscores the importance of recognizing drug-induced etiologies to prevent unnecessary surgery and enable conservative management.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Coagulation Bradykinin Polyphosphates and Angioedema Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions Urticaria and Related Conditions

Publication details

Journal / source
Clinical Case Reports
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
14
Issue
7
Pages
e72779–e72779
Publication date
1 July 2026
Language
EN