ABSTRACT
This is the report of a case of arteriovenous malformation (AVM) of the tongue in a 13-year-old female patient. The clinical course is outlined; an intraoperative dilemma is discussed; and a review of the literature is presented. Vascular lesions demand heightened attention by all practitioners throughout the planning and diagnostic phase, during surgical treatment, as well as postoperatively. Careful attention to detail can help avoid poor patient outcomes and, even, fatal consequences.
Subject(s)
Arteriovenous Malformations/diagnosis , Tongue/abnormalities , Tongue/blood supply , Adolescent , Arteriovenous Malformations/surgery , Female , Humans , Tongue/surgery , Vascular Surgical ProceduresABSTRACT
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, rapidly progressing infection with significant morbidity and high mortality rates. Rarely does necrotizing fasciitis appear in the head and neck region; rather, it usually affects the limbs and abdomen of patients. This article presents our institution's experience with the disease and provides a discussion of propoied treatment options.
Subject(s)
Face , Fasciitis, Necrotizing/diagnostic imaging , Fasciitis, Necrotizing/therapy , Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use , Combined Modality Therapy , Debridement , Diagnosis, Differential , Drainage , Fasciitis, Necrotizing/microbiology , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Oral Surgical ProceduresABSTRACT
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, rapidly progressing in- fection with significant morbidity and high mortality rates. Rarely does necrotizing fasciitis appear in the head and neck region; rather, it usually affects the limbs and abdomen of patients. This article presents our institution's experience with the disease and pro- vides a discussion of proposed treatment options.
