Warfarin-induced sublingual hematoma mimicking Ludwig angina: Conservative management of a potentially life-threatening condition.

Abstract	Sublingual hematoma secondary to excessive anticoagulation is a rare, life-threatening condition. Reports in the literature have emphasized the importance of a prompt reversal of the causative coagulopathy by intravenous administration of vitamin K and fresh frozen plasma. In the event of an unstable airway, surgical intervention via tracheostomy or cricothyroidectomy is advocated. We report a case of sublingual hematoma that was treated conservatively, and we discuss the presentation and management of this entity.
Authors	Emma Cashman, Munish Shandilya, Mohammed Amin, Joe Hughes, Michael Walsh
Journal	Ear, nose, & throat journal (Ear Nose Throat J) Vol. 90 Issue 2 Pg. E1 (Feb 2011) ISSN: 1942-7522 [Electronic] United States
PMID	21328214 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References	Vitamin K Warfarin
Topics	Blood Transfusion Diagnosis, Differential Female Hematoma (chemically induced, pathology, therapy) Humans International Normalized Ratio Ludwig's Angina (diagnosis) Middle Aged Mouth Floor (pathology) Plasma Vitamin K (therapeutic use) Warfarin (adverse effects)

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