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Technique to Collect Fungiform (Taste) Papillae from Human Tongue
Published on: September 18, 2010
[Necrosis of the tongue in temporal arteritis. Case report]
1Abteilung für Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Krankheiten, Bezirkskrankenhaus Kufstein.
Laryngo- Rhino- Otologie
|July 1, 1992
Abstract:
Because of the rich blood supply ischemic necrosis of the tongue is extremely rare. But if it happens though, the reason is most often due to temporal arteritis. It predominantly occurs in elderly women, like in our case. The correct diagnosis should be established as soon as possible because high-dose cortisone therapy both relieves the patient's complaints and prevents life-threatening complications.
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