Alaa Safia, Rabie Shehadeh, Shlomo Merchavy: Anterolateral Lingual Abscess in a Young Adult: A Comprehensive Case Study (Ear Nose Throat J . )

Lingual abscesses, characterized by infectious collections of pus within the tongue parenchyma, are rare and poorly understood clinical entities. Despite their potential for severe complications, literature on lingual abscesses remains limited, consisting mainly of sporadic case reports. This comprehensive case study examines the challenges and successful management of a severe anterolateral tongue abscess in a young adult, contributing to the emerging body of knowledge on this condition.