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An Unusual Cause of Dysphonia with Hemoptysis: A Laryngeal Live Leech.
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Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology . Jul2014, Vol. 26 Issue 3, p181-183. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Introduction: Foreign bodies in the upper airway are one of the most challenging otolaryngology emergencies and have various presentations depending on their physical properties and location. Leeches are blood-sucking hermaphroditic worms that vary in color, length, and shape. They usually reside in fresh-water streams and lakes. When rural untreated water is drunk, leeches may localize in the nose, pharynx, and esophagus, or rarely in the larynx. Case Report: This case is a man who was referred to our otolaryngology clinic with a complaint of hemoptysis and mild respiratory distress. The patient's symptoms were all relieved post operatively and he was discharged on the second day following the procedure. Conclusion: Leeches should be suspected as an airway foreign body in patients with a recent history of drinking stream water. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *VOICE disorders
*HEMOPTYSIS
*OTOLARYNGOLOGY
*LEECHES
*PHARYNX
*ESOPHAGUS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22517251
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 103316862