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940-nm Diode Laser-Assisted Management of Tongue Abscess.
- Source :
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Journal of Dentistry for Children . Sep-Dec2018, Vol. 85 Issue 3, p147-150. 4p. 4 Color Photographs. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- The tongue is a muscular organ with a rich blood supply and acts as an immune defence mechanism. The occurrence of a tongue abscess without immune deficiency is rare. The purpose of this report is to present the case of an eight-year-old boy with a spherical, pinkish-yellow, fluctuant, nontender swelling measuring two cm in diameter on the right anterolateral border of the tongue, causing difficulty in swallowing and speaking. Ultrasonography was performed, followed by a 940-nm diode laser-assisted incision and drainage under local anesthesia. Healing was uneventful, with no recurrence for two years now. A tongue abscess can be life-threatening due to its ability to cause respiratory obstruction. The diode laser can be a safe and effective tool for its management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15518949
- Volume :
- 85
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Dentistry for Children
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 133854257