Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4103072 | American Journal of Otolaryngology | 2015 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Post-thrombolysis orolingual angioedema in the setting of managing acute stroke is reported in the literature as most often being mild and self-limiting. We present a case of severe angioedema resulting in persistent macroglossia, representing a different end of the spectrum of disease than that referenced in the literature. Despite the severity of the tongue edema in our case, it did resolve with a relatively simple intervention. In addition to highlighting that post-thrombolysis angioedema can be potentially life threatening, this report reviews the pathophysiology of this condition and discusses management options for macroglossia in this setting.
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Authors
Andrew Foreman, Tara He, Yvonne Chan, Ralph Gilbert, Patrick Gullane,