title: [Sublingual haematoma as a result of dysregulated peroral anticoagulant therapy].
abstract: We describe a case of spontaneous sublingual haematoma secondary to warfarin toxicity, leading to impending airway obstruction. The case was handled with the administration of vitamin K and fresh frozen plasma, and without invasive airway handling. Furthermore, we discuss the presentation of the condition and the signs of impending airway obstruction. Preferred management includes a safe airway and reversion of coagulopathy. The prognosis is good when treatment is prompt and correct.
authors.affiliation: Øre-, næse- og halsafdeling Ø, Regionshospitalet Viborg, Skive, Denmark. fischer@dadlnet.dk
authors.forename: Jacob Kinggaard
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Lilja-Fischer
authors.forename: Signe Voigt
authors.initials: SV
authors.lastname: Lauridsen
authors.forename: Viveque Egsgaard
authors.initials: VE
authors.lastname: Nielsen
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000368:Aged; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000628:therapy; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D009060:Mouth Floor; D014859:Warfarin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D014859:Warfarin