[Airway obstruction caused by cervicofacial tuberous hemangioma in treatment with non-invasive mechanical ventilation].
Tuberose haemangioma is an uncommon source of airway obstruction requiring a promt intervention as a result of possible complications. One of these is respiratory failure and ensuing cardiocirculatory aftermaths. The medical treatment are corticoids and interferon and in serious cases tumor removal or tracheotomy is indicated. The case presented is exceptional since it was treated by non invasive mechanical ventilation with nasal mask, owing to the patient's reject to surgery. The patient evolved favorably regarding the respiratory blockage, the same as the clinical course.
González Lorenzo
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Servicio de Neumología, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid.
Díaz Lobato
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D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012121:Respiration, Artificial