Spontaneous uvula hematoma: an unusual case
Authors : Hacer Baran, Ozan Gokdogan
Pages : 78-80
Doi:10.18621/eurj.2015.1.2.78
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Publication Date : 2015-07-04
Article Type : Other
Abstract :Hematomas in upper aerodigestive tract are not rare especially in patients with cardiologic conditions.Without comorbidities, it can also be seen after trauma cases. Sponatenous hematoma is a rare clinical condition that needs detailed evaluation especially for hematologic and immunologic disorders. We describe a case with spontaneus uvula hematoma. We describe a case with spontaneus uvula hematoma, without a history of trauma and anticoagulant therapy. We also discussed the management strategies. This patient with those findings, appears to be the firts case that was published in the English-language literature.Keywords : Spontaneous, hematoma, uvula