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Tonsillar haemorrhage and measles.

D G John1, P L Thomas, D Semeraro

  • 1Department of ENT Surgery, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport.

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

A rare case of life-threatening tonsil bleeding in a child was successfully treated with tonsillectomy. This bleeding event was unexpectedly followed by measles, a complication not previously documented.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Spontaneous tonsillar hemorrhage is a rare clinical event.
  • Measles is a viral illness typically presenting with rash and respiratory symptoms.

Observation:

  • A pediatric patient experienced severe pharyngeal bleeding originating from a tonsil.
  • The hemorrhage was successfully managed through tonsillectomy.
  • Following the hemorrhage and surgery, the patient developed measles, confirmed by serological and histological findings.

Findings:

  • This case represents the first reported instance of spontaneous tonsillar hemorrhage associated with measles.
  • The study highlights a potential, previously unrecognized complication of measles.

Implications:

  • This finding expands the known clinical spectrum of measles complications.
  • It suggests the need for heightened awareness of potential bleeding risks in children with measles, particularly if other risk factors are present.

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