An Unusual Case of Nasal Septal Hematoma Caused by Local Dental Anesthesia in a 15-Year-Old Girl

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AuthorNarges Alizadeh
AuthorSahar Paryab
Issued Date2021-02-15
AbstractIntroduction: 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.
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.5812/compreped.109237
KeywordNasal Septal Hematoma
KeywordDental Anesthesia
KeywordHematoma
KeywordThe Dental Procedure
PublisherBrieflands
TitleAn Unusual Case of Nasal Septal Hematoma Caused by Local Dental Anesthesia in a 15-Year-Old Girl
TypeCase Report
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