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Spontaneous tonsillar haemorrhage in acute tonsillitis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. Jawad  and
A. W. Blayney
J. Jawad*
Affiliation:
Children's Hospital, Temple Street, Dublin, Ireland.
A. W. Blayney
Affiliation:
Children's Hospital, Temple Street, Dublin, Ireland.
*
Mr Jamal Jawad, 91 Carysfort Downs, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, Ireland.
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Abstract

The presentation and management of four cases of spontaneous haemorrhage from the tonsil in association with acute tonsillitis are reported and discussed. Interestingly, younger patients presented with haematemesis. This is a newly recognised, rare, but potentially dangerous complication of acute tonsillitis. Its possible aetiology, pathophysiology and treatment options are discussed.

Keywords

TonsillitisHaemorrhage
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 108 , Issue 9 , September 1994 , pp. 791 - 794
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1994

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