Massive macroglossia secondary to angioedema: a review and presentation of a case.

Abstract

Macroglossia is a rare condition, but can severely affect the oral and maxillofacial region. Angioedema is a condition resulting from multiple mechanisms, all of which can result in macroglossia. This report describes an unusual case of acquired macroglossia in an adult resulting from chronic edema secondary to angioedema in the setting of stroke. The patient had a morbidly enlarged tongue and presented with clinical signs and symptoms consistent with massive macroglossia. She required surgical intervention for acute management of her symptoms and definitive treatment of her macroglossia.

• Authors: Todd A Kovach, David R Kang, R Gilbert Triplett
• Journal: Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (J Oral Maxillofac Surg) Vol. 73 Issue 5 Pg. 905-17 (May 2015) ISSN: 1531-5053 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 25883001 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2015 American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Topics

• Angioedema (complications)
• Female
• Humans
• Macroglossia (etiology, surgery)
• Middle Aged
• Stroke (complications, radiotherapy)
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed