Abstract
The enlarged tongue is potentially life-threatening due to its tendency to cause upper airway obstruction. The tongue is an extremely vascular structure that is supplied by branches of the bilateral lingual arteries. Bleeding from the branches of the lingual arteries can result in a lingual hematoma. In such cases, airway management is always the first priority. A detailed history of the etiology and thorough clinical examination are paramount to treatment. In the present article, we describe the treatment of an expanding lingual hematoma with interventional angiography in a patient after self-sustained trauma secondary to tongue biting.
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