[Abscess in the posterior third of the tongue. A clinical case].
A case of lingual abscess visualized by computed tomography is reported. The review of the literature demonstrated the difficulty of diagnosing these cases. Protection and surveillance of the upper airways is important. Computed tomography is the key to diagnosis.
Fernández Pérez
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Servicio de ORL, Hospital de Motril, Granada.
Fernández Nogueras Jiménez
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Moreno León
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Fernández Sánchez
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D000039:Peritonsillar Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis; D014060:Tongue Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis