Philippe Camus, M.D.

Dijon, France

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XXVIII.i

Tongue involvement (edema, glossitis, hematoma)

See also under VIIIa. Typically acute. May be due to edema, hematoma or rigidity. Increased tongue volume can cause serious breathing difficulties by obstructing the air passage and compressing the soft palate. Asphyxia may ensue. Speedy control of the airway is essential

Publications

Puri A, Nusrath MA, Harinathan D, Lyall J

Massive sublingual hematoma secondary to anticoagulant therapy complicated by a traumatic denture: a case report.

Journal of medical case reports 2012 Apr 10;6;105 — 2012 Apr 10 — 105