Spontaneous sublingual space hematoma secondary to hypertension: A case report and review of literature

Sublingual hematoma is a rare complication of oral anticoagulant use. Spontaneous sublingual hematoma secondary to hypertension is even rarer and their management remains enigmatic. We present such a case that we successfully managed conservatively along with a review of relevant literatures.

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Published in:National journal of maxillofacial surgery 2015-01, Vol.6 (1), p.96-98
Main Authors: Satpathy, Shouvanik, Guha, Rajdeep, Satpathy, Anupama, Guha, Paromita
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Case Report
Case studies
Diagnosis
Drug therapy
Hematoma
Hypertension
Patient outcomes
Risk factors
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Summary:Sublingual hematoma is a rare complication of oral anticoagulant use. Spontaneous sublingual hematoma secondary to hypertension is even rarer and their management remains enigmatic. We present such a case that we successfully managed conservatively along with a review of relevant literatures.
ISSN:0975-5950
2229-3418
DOI:10.4103/0975-5950.168223