A Puzzling Case of Tongue Swelling

Explore the case of an 83-year-old woman presenting with sudden, right-sided Tongue Swelling. Learn about the diagnostic process when AF is a key finding.

Thromboembolism


An 83-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with a 1-day history of right-sided tongue swelling. Sensory examination of the tongue was normal. What is the diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Thromboembolism
Sjogren’s disease
Hematoma
Anti-neutrophil cytoplasm antibodies (ANCA) vasculitis
Hereditary angioedema

Atrial fibrillation, CT Angiography, Lingual Artery, Thromboembolism, Tongue Swelling

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