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Case Report

Volume 7, Issue 3

Angina Bullosa Hemorrhagica: A Case Report

Almaha Sultan Bin Yahya1 and Ahmad Salem Assari2*

1Dental Clinics Department, Kingdom Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2Department of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Section, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

*Corresponding author: Ahmad Salem Assari, Department of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Section, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. E-mail: aassari@kfshrc.edu.sa

Received: April 12, 2025; Accepted: May 03, 2025; Published: May 15, 2025

Citation: Bin Yahya AS, Assari AS. Angina Bullosa Hemorrhagica: A Case Report. Clin Image Case Rep J. 2025; 7(3): 557.

Angina Bullosa Hemorrhagica: A Case Report
Abstract

Background: Angina bullosa hemorrhagica (ABH) is a rare, benign oral condition characterized by sudden-onset blood-filled blisters, typically on the soft palate, which rupture spontaneously without scarring. Despite its benign nature, ABH is often misdiagnosed as more serious vesiculobullous or hematologic disorders.

Case Presentation: A 49-year-old female presented with a painful choking sensation after having dinner. Examination revealed a ruptured hemorrhagic bulla (1 × 1 cm) on the left posterior soft palate. Systemic causes were excluded via normal hematological tests (CBC, coagulation profile). The lesion healed within 3 weeks with conservative topical management.

Conclusion: ABH is a clinical diagnosis requiring no invasive interventions. This case underscores the importance of distinguishing ABH from pemphigus vulgaris and hematologic disorders to avoid unnecessary treatments. Patient education on trauma prevention is key to reducing recurrence.

Keywords: Angina bullosa hemorrhagica; Oral hemorrhagic blister; Pemphigus vulgaris mimic; Conservative management