[Unilateral cervicofacial emphysema after dental treatment. Case report].
Subcutaneous emphysema is characterized by the presence of air or other gases in the subcutis after a spontaenous or traumatic interruption in a air-carrying structure. We describe a patient who developed unilateral facial swelling after dental treatment. Considering the history, differential diagnostic possibilities and the physical examination, we diagnosed cervicofacial emphysema.
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Klinik für Dermatologie und Venerologie, Univ.-Klinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Deutschland. m.radtke@uke.uni-hamburg.de
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D003757:Dental Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003829:Denture, Partial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy