title: Recurrent lingual abscess.
abstract: Lingual abscess is an unusual condition but it may become a life-threatening entity. It presents as a very painful swelling of the tongue that, in its early stages, can be managed by antibiotic treatment. When the airway is obstructed, drainage is required by an open incision or aspiration with a large bore needle. We report a case who consulted on two occasions for a lingual abscess, which opened spontaneously. Due to the rarity of recurrent cases, the causes, diagnosis and treatments will be reviewed.
authors: Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain. alvaro.sanchez.barrueco@gmail.com
authors: Álvaro
authors: Á
authors: Sánchez Barrueco
authors: Miguel A
authors: MA
authors: Melchor Díaz
authors: Ignacio
authors: I
authors: Jiménez Huerta
authors: José M
authors: JM
authors: Millán Juncos
authors: Carlos
authors: C
authors: Almodóvar Álvarez
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010969:Plastics; D012008:Recurrence; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013396:Suction; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014059:Tongue / Q000293:injuries; D014060:Tongue Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014099:Toothbrushing / Q000009:adverse effects; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D010969:Plastics