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uvulitis

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uvulitis /uvu·li·tis/ (u″vu-li´tis) inflammation of the uvula.
u·vu·li·tis (yvy-lts)
n.
An inflammation of the uvula.
uvulitis
[yo̅o̅′vyəlī′tis]
an inflammation of the uvula. Common causes are allergy and infection.
uvulitis [u″vu-li´tis]
inflammation of the uvula; called also staphylitis.
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[FIGURE OMITTED] A diagnosis of isolated uvulitis was made, and the patient was admitted for airway observation and empiric treatment with methylprednisolone, ranitidine, ciprofloxacin, and metronidazole (she was allergic to penicillin, clindamycin, macrolides, and sulfa-containing drugs).
Isolated uvulitis by Cohen, Marc; Chhetri, Dinesh K.; Head, Christian / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
 
 
 
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