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Management of spontaneous tonsillar bleeding: review
Objective:
To formulate a management plan for spontaneous tonsillar bleeding.
Method:
A Medline search was performed and all literature reviewed.
Results:
Seventeen publications were identified worldwide, describing 55 cases of spontaneous tonsillar bleeding.
Conclusion:
Although spontaneous tonsillar bleeding is a rare presentation, it is documented in the literature. Reported cases indicate an increased incidence in young patients, associated with a higher mortality rate. We propose a management plan for this potentially fatal condition.
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