Affiliation:
1. Department of Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck Surgery Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center Saitama Japan
2. Department of Head and Neck Surgery National Cancer Center Hospital Tokyo Japan
Abstract
Key Clinical MessageWe present a case of parenchymatous glossitis with unilateral severe inflammation of the hyoglossus muscle, resulting in laryngeal edema. The route of inflammation was unique. Contrast‐enhanced CT was useful for diagnosis. Administration of sensitive antibiotics led to improvement. Creatine phosphokinase may be an indicator of diagnosis and treatment response.