Sudden Death from Acute Epiglottitis and Epiglottic Abscess in Adult / 대한법의학회지
Korean Journal of Legal Medicine
;
: 49-52, 2015.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-152288
ABSTRACT
Acute epiglottitis is an inflammation of the epiglottis and adjacent structures. Although the incidence is extremely rare, acute epiglottitis is a life-threatening medical emergency and can cause sudden respiratory obstruction. Herein, we describe two cases of sudden death from epiglottitis and epiglottic abscess. A 39-year-old man and 66-year-old man died after suffering from shortness of breath. Autopsies revealed diffuse swelling and abscess formation in the epiglottis and neighboring structures. These cases emphasize the medicolegal importance of sudden death from acute epiglottitis and epiglottic abscess in adults.
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Assunto principal:
Autopsia
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Incidência
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Morte Súbita
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Obstrução das Vias Respiratórias
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Abscesso
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Dispneia
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Emergências
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Epiglote
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Epiglotite
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Inflamação
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de incidência
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Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Adulto
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Idoso
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Korean Journal of Legal Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
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