Abstract:Sublingual hematoma, a rare but potentially life-threatening condition, can arise spontaneously or secondary to various triggers, including trauma, dental procedures, or anticoagulant therapy. We present a case of massive spontaneous sublingual hematoma in a 45-year-old woman receiving aspirin therapy for rheumatic heart disease. Despite the absence of trauma or procedural triggers, the patient presented with bleeding from the floor of the mouth and significant submental swelling, prompting urgent intervention… Show more
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