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Gardin dos Santos, Jamile, Fernandes Labanca, Fabio, Kenji Sakai, Lucas, Gil, Isabella, da Costa Moreira, Alice Bollmann, Martins de March, Enzo, Zeni Rispoli, Daniel |
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International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology; 2022 Supplement, Vol. 26, p32-32, 1/5p |
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Introduction: The uvula participates in the function of swallowing and phonation. It is formed by muscles, glands and submucosal connective tissue with an intense lymphatic network surrounded by mucosa. Uvula alterations can be congenital or acquired causing irritative symptoms to the patient. Several causes of uvula enlargement have been reported: allergy, infection, trauma, hereditary angioedema, and drug reaction. Elongation of the uvula is usually caused by muscle strains, glandular hyperplasia, and localized swelling at the tip of the uvula. Treatment consists of anti-inflammatories and tablets with anesthetic action are effective in these cases. For adults with chronic symptoms, surgery is the best indication. Partial amputation of the uvula (uvuloplasty) does not generate harmful effects on speech and swallowing, however it should be avoided in children and in patients with complete or incomplete cleft palate. Objectives: The objective is to report a case of elongated uvula treated surgically in the Otorhinolaryngology service of Hospital Angelina Caron and comment on the treatment performed. Resumed report: Patient E.B.O, 38 years old, has had uvula elongation for 3 months, does not know how to inform a triggering factor, reports sporadic pain due to uvula bite and constant discomfort in the oropharynx. The oroscopy showed an important elongation of the uvula, measuring approximately 06 cm in length. The patient underwent uvuloplasty with complete resolution of the condition. Conclusion: The intensity of irritative symptoms promotes impairment in patients' quality of life. Therefore, uvuloplasty brings benefits to these patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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