Retropharyngeal hematoma: a complication of anticoagulant therapy.
Retropharyngeal hematoma is a fatal condition if clinically missed. The typical presentation of a huge posterior pharyngeal mass pushing the uvula anteriorly and obstructing the airway is described in the following case report. The clinical symptoms, physical findings, and radiological work-up are presented along with a literature review.
Hamasni
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Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Berbir Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon. chamasni@hotmail.com
D000368:Aged; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006406:Hematoma / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications
D000925:Anticoagulants