Angina bolhosa hemorrágica: uma revisão de 14 casos

Abstract

Objective: This article describes 14 cases of angina bullosa haemorrhagica. Angina bullosa haemorrhagica is a pathology restricted to the oral mucosa, common- ly observed on the soft palate. It’s characterized by a bloody bubble without systemic blood diseases associa- ted nor any other known illness related. The expression angina is used because the lesion can produce a cho- ck sensation in the patient. The prognosis is good and the treatment is only symptomatic, avoiding secondary infection and improving the wound healing. Methods: That is a retrospective study performed on the records of clinical reports of the outpatients clinic in fourteen cases diagnosed as this pathology. Results: This lesion represents 1.5% of all the lesions observed during three years. The average age was 53 years old, prevalence in females and the soft palate is the most commonly gender and anatomical location found. No alteration of blood exams was found in any patient. Conclusion: The clinical diagnosis can be easily achieved. Blood exams are recommended to eliminate the possibility of asso- ciated pathologies. Mouthwash with clorexidine was efficient to improve the wound healing.