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[A case of lingual ischemia]
1Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Clínico Universitario, Universidad de Zaragoza.
Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola
|January 1, 1992
Summary
This case study details ischemic necrosis affecting the front two-thirds of a patient's left hemi-tongue. The condition developed gradually within a significant toxic syndrome, alongside generalized arteriosclerotic vasculopathy.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Medicine
- Oral Pathology
Background:
- Generalized arteriosclerotic vasculopathy is a significant risk factor for ischemic events.
- Tongue necrosis is a rare but serious manifestation of vascular compromise.
Observation:
- An elderly patient presented with gradual onset of ischemic necrosis affecting the anterior two-thirds of the left hemi-tongue.
- The presentation was atypical, developing slowly rather than acutely.
- The patient exhibited a significant toxic syndrome concurrent with the lingual necrosis.
Findings:
- The case highlights a rare instance of hemi-tongue ischemic necrosis.
- The slow, progressive development of necrosis is an unusual characteristic.
- Co-occurrence with a severe toxic syndrome and arteriosclerotic vasculopathy is noted.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of tongue necrosis presentations.
- It underscores the importance of considering vascular etiologies in complex toxic syndromes.
- Further research into atypical ischemic events affecting the tongue is warranted.