title: Acute exacerbation of macroglossia.
abstract: We report the case of a large venous malformation of the tongue, preventing the patient from being able to contain it within the oral cavity. The extent of the malformation precluded a complete surgical excision. The immediate problems were; impending airway compromise, inability to speak, eat or drink, severe discomfort due to exposure-induced dryness and an embarrassing spectacle. This case demonstrates that even malformations considered to be incurable may be managed appropriately.
authors.affiliation: Burns and Plastics Unit, University Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, UK. lilly@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Vlachou
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dalal
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Monaghan
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Nishikawa
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008260:Macroglossia / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D014139:Tracheostomy / Q000379:methods