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Case Studies | Otorhinolaryngology | India | Volume 12 Issue 12, December 2023
Lingual Abscess in an Immunocompetent Patient: A Case Report
Abstract: TA lingual abscess is an extremely rare infection of the base of the tongue or mouth that can be fatal. As a result, it's critical to detect tongue infections as soon as possible and handle them urgently, particularly in the event of dyspnea and dysphagia. Specifically, abscesses surrounding the tongue's root may be fatal if untreated. These lesions should be opened and drained once diagnosed. A case of a 35 year old patient is being reported here emphasizing on the urgency to treat tongue abscess. Because of the tongue's extensive circulatory system, lymphatic drainage, and immunologic properties of saliva, tongue abscesses are relatively rare. Maintaining the airway, making an incision, and draining the abscess are all important steps in a thorough diagnosis and effective treatment of tongue abscess. Both gram-positive and gram-negative anaerobes should be treated with antibiotics.
Keywords: Lingual abscess , infection, ENT disease, tongue
Edition: Volume 12 Issue 12, December 2023,
Pages: 1008 - 1009