Acute enlargement of the tongue

Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1993 Oct;31(5):321-4. doi: 10.1016/0266-4356(93)90071-4.

Abstract

Acute enlargement of the tongue can present as an emergency. The problems of management in the acute situation and the diagnosis of the underlying condition are discussed and illustrated with reference to four unusual cases. There is a case for a simple classification and such a classification is presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / pathology
  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Bacterial Infections / complications
  • Edema / pathology
  • Female
  • Hematoma / pathology
  • Humans
  • Infarction / pathology
  • Lymphangioma / complications
  • Macroglossia / classification
  • Macroglossia / etiology
  • Macroglossia / pathology
  • Male
  • Tongue / blood supply
  • Tongue / injuries
  • Tongue Diseases / classification
  • Tongue Diseases / etiology
  • Tongue Diseases / pathology*
  • Tongue Neoplasms / complications
  • Vasculitis / complications