Uvula Hematoma

Uvula Hematoma

A 36-year-old man presented to the emergency department with a sudden choking feeling, sore throat and difficulty swallowing immediately after eating dinner. He had no respiratory or gastrointestinal problems, and denied any history of allergy. An enlarged uvula and hematoma were observed (Picture). There was no swelling of the face and neck, or erythema of the overlying skin. Additionally, the...

Bleeding complication with dual antiplatelet therapy: spontaneous uvula hematoma.

Chronic Pharyngitis with Elongated Uvula

Physician in charge ot the 1 hroat Department of the Bristol Royal Infirmary.

Absent Uvula: What Mallampati Class?

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Primary malignant lymphoma of the uvula

We experienced a very rare case of primary malignant lymphoma of the uvula. The patient was an 80-year-old Japanese woman with a one month history of oral discomfort. She had a uvular mass occupying the oropharyngeal space and received surgical treatment. Follicular lymphoma was diagnosed by immunohistochemical staining. In the general examination, PET-CT showed no abnormal accumulation in the ...