Posterior Lingual Abscess; Report of Two Cases

Miguel Saro-Buendía1,2, Pedro Suarez Urquiza3, Judit Amigo González4

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, Valencia, Spain.

Summary

Posterior lingual abscesses are rare but require prompt diagnosis to prevent airway complications. Surgical drainage led to successful recovery in two reported cases, with patients discharged within 72 hours.