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Tongue edema

MedGen UID:
508785
•Concept ID:
C0151610
•
Pathologic Function
Synonyms: Edema of the tongue; Lingual edema; Tongue oedema
SNOMED CT: Edema of the tongue (81950002); Lingual edema (81950002)
 
HPO: HP:0040315

Definition

An abnormal accumulation of fluid and swelling in the tongue. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVTongue edema

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Management of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor-induced angioedema.
Al-Khudari S, Loochtan MJ, Peterson E, Yaremchuk KL
Laryngoscope 2011 Nov;121(11):2327-34. doi: 10.1002/lary.22349. PMID: 22020885
Hypersensitivity Reactions to oxaliplatin: incidence and management.
Gowda A, Goel R, Berdzik J, Leichman CG, Javle M
Oncology (Williston Park) 2004 Nov;18(13):1671-5; discussion 1676, 1680, 1683-4. PMID: 15648298
The role of fiberoptic nasopharyngoscopy in the management of the acute airway in angioneurotic edema.
Bentsianov BL, Parhiscar A, Azer M, Har-El G
Laryngoscope 2000 Dec;110(12):2016-9. doi: 10.1097/00005537-200012000-00007. PMID: 11129012

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Association of Severe Tongue Edema With Prone Positioning in Patients Intubated for COVID-19.
Walsh A, Peesay T, Newark A, Shearer S, Parsa K, Pierce M, Gao WZ
Laryngoscope 2022 Feb;132(2):287-289. Epub 2021 Jul 31 doi: 10.1002/lary.29773. PMID: 34287907Free PMC Article
Can Tonsillar Retractor-Induced Tongue Edema Be a New Complication in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Tonsillectomy Detected by Ultrasonography? A Prospective, Case-Controlled, Observational Study.
Onal M, Colpan B, Elsurer C, Bozkurt MK, Ozturk M, Onal O, Turan A
Ear Nose Throat J 2022 Jan;101(1):42-47. Epub 2020 Jul 7 doi: 10.1177/0145561320934918. PMID: 32633658
Tongue Edema Secondary to Suspension Laryngoscopy.
Lafferty D, Tami A, Valentino WL, Sataloff RT
J Voice 2021 May;35(3):447-449. Epub 2019 Nov 18 doi: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2019.09.014. PMID: 31753453
Is it possible that direct rigid laryngoscope-related ischemia-reperfusion injury occurs in the tongue during suspension laryngoscopy as detected by ultrasonography: a prospective controlled study.
Onal M, Colpan B, Elsurer C, Bozkurt MK, Onal O, Turan A
Acta Otolaryngol 2020 Jul;140(7):583-588. Epub 2020 Mar 30 doi: 10.1080/00016489.2020.1743353. PMID: 32223688
Fissured tongue: a sign of tongue edema?
Järvinen J, Mikkonen JJ, Kullaa AM
Med Hypotheses 2014 Jun;82(6):709-12. Epub 2014 Mar 13 doi: 10.1016/j.mehy.2014.03.010. PMID: 24698850

Diagnosis

Can Tonsillar Retractor-Induced Tongue Edema Be a New Complication in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Tonsillectomy Detected by Ultrasonography? A Prospective, Case-Controlled, Observational Study.
Onal M, Colpan B, Elsurer C, Bozkurt MK, Ozturk M, Onal O, Turan A
Ear Nose Throat J 2022 Jan;101(1):42-47. Epub 2020 Jul 7 doi: 10.1177/0145561320934918. PMID: 32633658
Alimentary tract duplications in children - a 15 years' experience.
Spătaru RI, Lupuşoru MOD, Şerban D, Ivanov M, Iozsa DA
Rom J Morphol Embryol 2021 Jul-Sep;62(3):751-756. doi: 10.47162/RJME.62.3.12. PMID: 35263403Free PMC Article
Tongue Edema Secondary to Suspension Laryngoscopy.
Lafferty D, Tami A, Valentino WL, Sataloff RT
J Voice 2021 May;35(3):447-449. Epub 2019 Nov 18 doi: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2019.09.014. PMID: 31753453
Challenges in Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment of Allopurinol-Induced DRESS Syndrome: Case Report and Literature Review.
Thankachen J, Agarwal V
Am J Ther 2015 May-Jun;22(3):e77-83. doi: 10.1097/MJT.0000000000000037. PMID: 24451301
Fissured tongue: a sign of tongue edema?
Järvinen J, Mikkonen JJ, Kullaa AM
Med Hypotheses 2014 Jun;82(6):709-12. Epub 2014 Mar 13 doi: 10.1016/j.mehy.2014.03.010. PMID: 24698850

Therapy

Tongue Edema Caused by Taking Nifedipine Controlled-Release Tablets.
Zhang W, Xing W, Ling L
Neurol India 2024 Jan 1;72(1):195. Epub 2024 Feb 29 doi: 10.4103/NI.Neurol-India-D-23-00614. PMID: 38443037
Retromolar intubation with video intubating stylet in difficult airway: A randomized crossover manikin study.
Chen YY, Lin JC, Tsai MJ, Cheng KY
Am J Emerg Med 2022 Apr;54:212-220. Epub 2022 Feb 9 doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2022.02.008. PMID: 35180667
Association of Severe Tongue Edema With Prone Positioning in Patients Intubated for COVID-19.
Walsh A, Peesay T, Newark A, Shearer S, Parsa K, Pierce M, Gao WZ
Laryngoscope 2022 Feb;132(2):287-289. Epub 2021 Jul 31 doi: 10.1002/lary.29773. PMID: 34287907Free PMC Article
Can Tonsillar Retractor-Induced Tongue Edema Be a New Complication in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Tonsillectomy Detected by Ultrasonography? A Prospective, Case-Controlled, Observational Study.
Onal M, Colpan B, Elsurer C, Bozkurt MK, Ozturk M, Onal O, Turan A
Ear Nose Throat J 2022 Jan;101(1):42-47. Epub 2020 Jul 7 doi: 10.1177/0145561320934918. PMID: 32633658
Tongue Edema Secondary to Suspension Laryngoscopy.
Lafferty D, Tami A, Valentino WL, Sataloff RT
J Voice 2021 May;35(3):447-449. Epub 2019 Nov 18 doi: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2019.09.014. PMID: 31753453

Prognosis

Retromolar intubation with video intubating stylet in difficult airway: A randomized crossover manikin study.
Chen YY, Lin JC, Tsai MJ, Cheng KY
Am J Emerg Med 2022 Apr;54:212-220. Epub 2022 Feb 9 doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2022.02.008. PMID: 35180667
Management of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor-induced angioedema.
Al-Khudari S, Loochtan MJ, Peterson E, Yaremchuk KL
Laryngoscope 2011 Nov;121(11):2327-34. doi: 10.1002/lary.22349. PMID: 22020885
Postoperative massive tongue edema in craniosynostotic children.
Carie CM, White DR, Discolo CM
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2011 Sep;75(9):1173-5. Epub 2011 Jul 23 doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2011.06.014. PMID: 21784537
Laryngeal edema and death from asphyxiation after tooth extraction in four patients with hereditary angioedema.
Bork K, Barnstedt SE
J Am Dent Assoc 2003 Aug;134(8):1088-94. doi: 10.14219/jada.archive.2003.0323. PMID: 12956349
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor-induced angioedema: a multicenter review and an algorithm for airway management.
Chiu AG, Newkirk KA, Davidson BJ, Burningham AR, Krowiak EJ, Deeb ZE
Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2001 Sep;110(9):834-40. doi: 10.1177/000348940111000906. PMID: 11558759

Clinical prediction guides

A randomized crossover comparison of the bébé VieScope and direct laryngoscope for pediatric airway management by nurses in medical simulation settings.
Wieczorek P, Pruc M, Krajsman MJ, Wieczorek W, Cander B, Szarpak L, Navolokina A, Matuszewski M, Zyla M, Bragazzi NL, Smereka J
Expert Rev Med Devices 2023 Jul-Dec;20(11):943-950. Epub 2023 Sep 5 doi: 10.1080/17434440.2023.2253142. PMID: 37668350
Association of Severe Tongue Edema With Prone Positioning in Patients Intubated for COVID-19.
Walsh A, Peesay T, Newark A, Shearer S, Parsa K, Pierce M, Gao WZ
Laryngoscope 2022 Feb;132(2):287-289. Epub 2021 Jul 31 doi: 10.1002/lary.29773. PMID: 34287907Free PMC Article
Can Tonsillar Retractor-Induced Tongue Edema Be a New Complication in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Tonsillectomy Detected by Ultrasonography? A Prospective, Case-Controlled, Observational Study.
Onal M, Colpan B, Elsurer C, Bozkurt MK, Ozturk M, Onal O, Turan A
Ear Nose Throat J 2022 Jan;101(1):42-47. Epub 2020 Jul 7 doi: 10.1177/0145561320934918. PMID: 32633658
Safety of multilevel surgery in obstructive sleep apnea: a review of 487 cases.
Pang KP, Siow JK, Tseng P
Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2012 Apr;138(4):353-7. Epub 2012 Mar 19 doi: 10.1001/archoto.2012.130. PMID: 22431863
Management of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor-induced angioedema.
Al-Khudari S, Loochtan MJ, Peterson E, Yaremchuk KL
Laryngoscope 2011 Nov;121(11):2327-34. doi: 10.1002/lary.22349. PMID: 22020885

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