Symptoms of HEMATOMA OF THE TONGUE
Hematoma’s involving the tongue frequently affect swallowing and speech. As the hematoma enlarges, or extends into the surrounding tissue below the tongue, obstruction of the airway occurs. This can lead to shortness of breath, rapid breathing, agitation and death.
Frequently, hematomas of the tongue are associated with either blunt trauma to the tongue with associated swelling, or trauma to the adjacent facial bones and structures. Symptoms under these conditions relate to the areas that are damaged.
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