Lingual artery hemorrhage.
Lingual artery hemorrhage is a rare sequela of intraoral biopsy. This article presents a report of life-threatening bleeding caused by a laceration of the lingual artery during biopsy of a lesion in the floor of the mouth. Diagnostic and treatment considerations are reviewed. The minor anatomic triangles of the neck are outlined, with appropriate direct external vessel ligation.
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D001158:Arteries / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D001706:Biopsy / Q000009:adverse effects; D003250:Constriction; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014059:Tongue / Q000098:blood supply*