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Vocal cord hematoma: an unusual complication of dengue fever

The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine volume 30, pages 168–169 (2018)Cite this article

Abstract

Dengue is known for its nonspecific onset and frequently can rapidly deteriorate into a range of feared systemic complications including hemorrhagic fever and shock syndromes. However, vocal cord hematomas associated with dengue fever are a rare presentation. Here, we describe a case of vocal cord hematoma in a patient with dengue and thrombocytopenia, highlighting this rare association, which has a potential to aggravate into a life-threatening complication. The patient was treated conservatively and made a complete recovery.

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  1. Department of Internal Medicine and Pulmonology, Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center, Narayana Health, Bangalore, 560099, India

    Vadivelu Tamilarasan MBBS, DTCD, DNB, Bangalore Venkatraman Murali Mohan & Madhavi Kadambi

  2. Department of Medicine, Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center, Narayana Health, Bangalore, India

    Malapaka Rama Krishna Ravi Chandra

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  1. Vadivelu Tamilarasan MBBS, DTCD, DNB
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Tamilarasan, V., Chandra, M.R.K.R., Mohan, B.V.M. et al. Vocal cord hematoma: an unusual complication of dengue fever. Egypt J Intern Med 30, 168–169 (2018). https://doi.org/10.4103/ejim.ejim_7_18

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