RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Primary lingual abscess presenting as acute swelling of the tongue obstructing the upper airway: diagnosis with MR.
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 496
OP 498
VO 19
IS 3
A1 A Muñoz
A1 A I Ballesteros
A1 J A Brandariz Castelo
YR 1998
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/19/3/496.abstract
AB We report the sudden development of an inflammatory process thought to be of the floor of the mouth with subsequent involvement of the respiratory airway. MR imaging showed an enhancing posterior lingual lesion, consistent with an abscess. Immediate surgical drainage relieved the symptoms. MR imaging allowed accurate diagnosis, which was essential for surgical planning in a condition that was otherwise difficult to diagnose.