case report Thermal Burn At An Unusual Site In The Oral Cavity : A Case Report: Thermal Burn At An Unusual Site In The Oral Cavity : A Case Report

SOUMICK RANJAN SAHOO SOUMICK RANJAN SAHOO

doi:10.15713/ins.bhj.172

Authors

SOUMICK RANJAN SAHOO SOUMICK RANJAN SAHOO a:1:{s:5:"en_US";s:56:"SAIL ISP HOSPITAL(CURRENT),ESIC MODEL HOSPITAL(PREVIOUS)";}

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15713/ins.bhj.172

Keywords:

Thermal, Burn, Floor of Mouth

Abstract

Aim-To report a case of thermal burn at an unusual site in the oral cavity.

Background-Thermal burns of the oral cavity are caused by accidental ingestion of hot foods and beverages. Most of the cases are minor and treated conservatively but in some cases surgical management is required.

Case Description -A 38 year old male had burning sensation of mouth following accidental ingestion of hot liquids and on clinical examination whitish lesions with erythema noted on floor of the mouth.Case was managed conservatively.

Conclusion-Prompt management of such a case has to be done.

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