Title of article
An Unusual Case of Nasal Septal Hematoma Caused by Local Dental Anesthesia in a 15-Year-Old Girl
Author/Authors
Alizadeh ، Narges Faculty of Medicine - Qom University of Medical Sciences , Paryab ، Sahar Aliabad Katoul Azad University
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Abstract
Introduction: Nasal septal hematoma (NSH) is a complication of nasal trauma, which its emergency treatment is drainage of hematoma. Delayed treatment may result in necrosis of the nasal cartilage and saddle nose deformity. Case Presentation: Here, we reported a 15-year-old girl presented with NSH associated with a dental local anesthetic injection, which led to nasal septum necrosis. Conclusions: Computerized tomography (CT) scanning was performed to determine the hematoma size and existence of other complications.
Keywords
Nasal Septal Hematoma , Dental Anesthesia , Hematoma , The Dental Procedure
Journal title
Journal of Comprehensive Pediatrics
Journal title
Journal of Comprehensive Pediatrics
Record number
2687955
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