A Rare Case Report of Angina Bullosa Hemorrhagica

Authors

  • Dhanya Susan Eapen Al Azhar Medical College and Super Specialty Hospital, Thodupuzha, Kerala, India.
  • Ramiya Ramachandran Kaipuzha Jahra Hospital, Al Jahra, Kuwait
  • Davis Thomas Pulimoottil Al Azhar Medical College and Super Specialty Hospital, Thodupuzha, Kerala, India.
  • Nithin Mohan Al Azhar Medical College and Super Specialty Hospital, Ezhalloor P.O., Thodupuzha, Idukki District, Kerala - 685605

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52314/kjent.2025.v4i2.86

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, Jahra Hospital, Al Jahra, Kuwait

Registrar, Department of Otorhinolaryngology

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, Ezhalloor P.O., Thodupuzha, Idukki District, Kerala - 685605


Department of ENT

Published

2026-01-30

How to Cite

Eapen, D. S., Kaipuzha, R. R., Pulimoottil, D. T., & Mohan, N. (2026). A Rare Case Report of Angina Bullosa Hemorrhagica. Kerala Journal of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery, 4(2), 35–38. https://doi.org/10.52314/kjent.2025.v4i2.86

Issue

Section

Case Report / Case Series