Imaging Characteristics of Tongue Hematoma and Pseudoaneurysm Following Tooth Extraction Requiring Emergency Liquid Embolization

Cureus. 2023 May 30;15(5):e39731. doi: 10.7759/cureus.39731. eCollection 2023 May.

Abstract

Our case describes the imaging characteristics of a tongue hematoma and lingual artery pseudoaneurysm following oral surgery, treated with a liquid embolic agent prior to repeat instrumentation. Identifying particular imaging cues that suggest underlying vascular pathology is essential to prevent unnecessary, potentially fatal instrumentation. A liquid embolizing agent can be used to endovascularly treat an unstable pseudoaneurysm in the oral cavity.

Keywords: artery pseudoaneurysm; lingual artery; liquid embolization; pseudoaneurysm; tooth extraction.

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