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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Acute macroglossia is a rare condition characterized by sudden tongue enlargement.
  • Tongue enlargement can lead to significant airway compromise due to its anatomical position.
  • Effective management strategies for acute macroglossia are crucial but challenging.

Observation:

  • Persistent acute onset lingual macroglossia poses significant management difficulties.
  • Conventional treatment strategies may not always be effective for acute macroglossia.
  • A novel noninvasive management technique was explored for refractory cases.

Findings:

  • Review of existing management options for acute macroglossia.
  • Presentation of a novel noninvasive technique for managing persistent acute macroglossia.
  • Successful application of the noninvasive technique in a refractory case.

Implications:

  • The findings may offer new therapeutic avenues for acute macroglossia.
  • Noninvasive approaches could potentially reduce morbidity associated with acute macroglossia.
  • Further research is warranted to validate the efficacy and applicability of the novel technique.