Abstract
The unilateral abscess of the anterior portion of the tongue is an extremely rare occurrence. We report a case in which we have used the ultrasonography in the diagnosis, and discuss, as etiologic hypothesis the participation of Blandin-Nühn glands in the genesis of these abscess.
MeSH terms
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Abscess / diagnostic imaging*
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Abscess / drug therapy
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Abscess / microbiology
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Adult
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Eikenella corrodens
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Female
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Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / diagnostic imaging*
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Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / drug therapy
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Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / microbiology
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Humans
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Streptococcal Infections / diagnostic imaging*
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Streptococcal Infections / drug therapy
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Streptococcal Infections / microbiology
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Tongue Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
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Tongue Diseases / drug therapy
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Tongue Diseases / microbiology
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Ultrasonography