Tonsillar infection
Bleeding which is life-threatening may follow injury to the tongue or frenulum. We have seen tracheal compression following tonsillar infection and retropharyngeal bleeding. Vascular and neural compromise may occur in relation to pressure secondary to bleeding into a soft tissue closed space. Equinus contracture deformity may be seen in severely hemophilic patients secondary to bleeding into the calf. Volkmann’s contracture of the forearm and flexion contractures of the knees and elbows are also disabling sequelae of deep soft tissue bleeding. Hemarthrosis is the most characteristic orthopedic problem. Bleeding into the joint may cause few symptoms until distension of the joint capsule occurs.
Author Dr Santosh Guptha Associated withICD10 Training
