| Spontaneous tonsillar haemorrhage due to von Willebrand's disease. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19930780 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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OBJECTIVE: We report a case of spontaneous tonsillar haemorrhage due to underlying von Willebrand's disease, without symptoms or signs of infection. METHOD: Case report and literature review of reported causes of spontaneous tonsillar haemorrhage. CASE REPORT: Spontaneous tonsillar haemorrhage is uncommon. Acute bacterial tonsillitis, peri-tonsillar abscess, infectious mononucleosis and idiopathic causes have been reported. Two cases of tonsillitis with underlying bleeding disorders have been reported. We present the first reported case of spontaneous tonsillar haemorrhage secondary to von Willebrand's disease, without evidence of tonsillitis. CONCLUSION: Spontaneous tonsillar haemorrhage is usually related to infection of the tonsils or peri-tonsillar space. An underlying bleeding disorder should be suspected if no evidence of infection is found. |
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Authors:
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D L Y Lee; G Soo; C A van Hasselt |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review Date: 2009-11-25 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of laryngology and otology Volume: 124 ISSN: 1748-5460 ISO Abbreviation: J Laryngol Otol Publication Date: 2010 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-03-24 Completed Date: 2010-05-25 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8706896 Medline TA: J Laryngol Otol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 450-2 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Child Factor VIII / analysis Hemorrhage / etiology* Humans Male Palatine Tonsil / surgery* Pharyngeal Diseases / etiology* Treatment Outcome von Willebrand Diseases / complications*, diagnosis |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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9001-27-8/Factor VIII |
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