Spontaneous Submental hematoma, a Pseudo-Ludwig’s phenomenon in 101-year-old patient: case report and literature review

Highlights • Submental hematoma is a rare entity and physician should rule out other potential deferential diagnoses including angioedema, arteriovenous malformation (AVM), pseudoaneurysm, or cavernous hemangioma. • It can occur in any age group even as old as 101 year. • Always act proactive to sec...

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Published in:International journal of surgery case reports 2017-01, Vol.36, p.98-102
Main Authors: Alamoudi, Uthman, Alsallumi, Yasser, Rigby, Matthew H, Taylor, S. Mark, Trites, Jonathan R.B, Hart, Robert D
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Hematoma
Pseudo-Ludwig’s phenomenon
Sublingual
Submental
Surgery
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Summary:Highlights • Submental hematoma is a rare entity and physician should rule out other potential deferential diagnoses including angioedema, arteriovenous malformation (AVM), pseudoaneurysm, or cavernous hemangioma. • It can occur in any age group even as old as 101 year. • Always act proactive to secure the airway, preferably conservatively and electively early in presentation to avoid complications with acute/emergent interventions.
ISSN:2210-2612
2210-2612
DOI:10.1016/j.ijscr.2017.05.009