Warfarin-induced sublingual hematoma mimicking Ludwig angina: Conservative management of a potentially life-threatening condition.
Affiliation
Department of Otolaryngology, Waterford Regional Hospital, Dunmore Rd.,, Waterford, Co. Waterford 051-873321, Ireland. emmacashman@gmail.comIssue Date
2012-02-01T10:52:25ZMeSH
Blood TransfusionDiagnosis, Differential
Female
Hematoma/chemically induced/*pathology/*therapy
Humans
International Normalized Ratio
Ludwig's Angina/*diagnosis
Middle Aged
Mouth Floor/*pathology
Plasma
Vitamin K/therapeutic use
Warfarin/*adverse effects
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Ear Nose Throat J. 2011 Feb;90(2):E1.Journal
Ear, nose, & throat journalPubMed ID
21328214Abstract
Sublingual hematoma secondary to excessive anticoagulation is a rare, life-threatening condition. Reports in the literature have emphasized the importance of a prompt reversal of the causative coagulopathy by intravenous administration of vitamin K and fresh frozen plasma. In the event of an unstable airway, surgical intervention via tracheostomy or cricothyroidectomy is advocated. We report a case of sublingual hematoma that was treated conservatively, and we discuss the presentation and management of this entity.Language
engISSN
1942-7522 (Electronic)0145-5613 (Linking)
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