Angina bullous haemorrhagica: Case report and review of literature

J Pak Med Assoc. 2018 Oct;68(10):1527-1530.

Abstract

Angina Bullosa Haemorrhagica (ABH) is a benign lesion of the oral cavity categorized by sudden onset of single or multiple blood filled lesions that burst leaving an ulcer that usually heals in 7-10 days without leaving a scar. We report a case of ABH diagnosed on the basis of history, clinical examination and blood, renal and liver function tests. The case findings and its management is discussed. Literature of the cases presented in the last 5 years was searched from Google Scholar and Pubmed. The review was summarized in a tabulated form.

Keywords: Angina Bullosa Haemorrhagica, Oral lesions, benign condition, idiopathic, case report, Pakistan..

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acetaminophen / therapeutic use*
  • Chlorhexidine / therapeutic use*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Hematoma / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Mouth Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Mouth Mucosa / pathology*
  • Mouthwashes / therapeutic use
  • Oral Hemorrhage / diagnosis*

Substances

  • Mouthwashes
  • Acetaminophen
  • Chlorhexidine