A Rare Case Report of Angina Bullosa Hemorrhagica

Authors

  • Dhanya Susan Eapen Al Azhar Medical College and Super Specialty Hospital, Thodupuzha, Kerala, India Author
  • Ramiya Ramachandran Kaipuzha Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Jahra Hospital, Al Jahra, Kuwait Author
  • Davis Thomas Pulimoottil Al Azhar Medical College and Super Specialty Hospital, Thodupuzha, Kerala, India. Author
  • Nithin Mohan Al Azhar Medical College and Super Specialty Hospital, Thodupuzha, Kerala, India. Author

Keywords:

Angina Bullosa Hemorrhagica, Buccal mucosa, Blister, Chlorhexidine

Abstract

Background: Angina Bullosa Hemorrhagica (ABH) is a rare, benign disorder characterized by the sudden appearance of blood-filled bullae in the oral mucosa without any identifiable systemic, hematologic, or autoimmune cause. We report a case involving a 66-year-old diabetic male who developed a solitary hemorrhagic blister on the right buccal mucosa shortly after eating. The lesion resolved spontaneously within 24 hours without medical intervention and showed no recurrence over a one-year follow-up. This case highlights the classical presentation of ABH and reinforces the importance of recognizing its self-limiting nature to avoid unnecessary investigations and treatments. A brief discussion of the clinical presentation, possible etiological mechanisms, differential diagnosis, and management is provided to increase clinician awareness of this often underdiagnosed condition.

Author Biographies

  • Dhanya Susan Eapen, Al Azhar Medical College and Super Specialty Hospital, Thodupuzha, Kerala, India

    Junior Resident, Department of ENT

  • Ramiya Ramachandran Kaipuzha, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Jahra Hospital, Al Jahra, Kuwait

    Registrar

  • Davis Thomas Pulimoottil, Al Azhar Medical College and Super Specialty Hospital, Thodupuzha, Kerala, India.

    Professor, Department of ENT

  • Nithin Mohan, Al Azhar Medical College and Super Specialty Hospital, Thodupuzha, Kerala, India.

    Assistant Professor, Department of ENT

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Published

2025-12-26

How to Cite

A Rare Case Report of Angina Bullosa Hemorrhagica. (2025). Kerala Journal of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery, 4(2), 35-38. https://kjent.org/app/index.php/kjent/article/view/9