Affiliations 

  • 1 Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, MYS
  • 2 Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang, MYS
  • 3 Otolaryngology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, MYS
Cureus, 2024 Jun;16(6):e63113.
PMID: 39055449 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.63113

Abstract

Hematohidrosis is a rare disease and should be treated as a diagnosis of exclusion. Its pathogenesis remains unclear, though several theories have been proposed. It is often associated with psychological stress and anxiety, with the most commonly affected areas being the ears, nose, and oral mucosa. There is no specific management modality for hematohidrosis yet, as it is generally self-limiting. Enhanced monitoring and surveillance are required to avoid complications and determine the severity of the condition.

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