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Publication Imaging in lingual abscess: a case report(2024) Campos, Oscar; Aris, Ricardo; Santorcuato, Francisca; Whittle, Carolina; Figueroa, Liberto; Pedregal, PedroBackgroundLingual abscess corresponds to an infection that manifests itself as a painful swelling in the tongue with purulent material inside. This is a rare entity and the information available in the literature is limited and based on clinical case reports. Therefore, the diagnosis, etiology, clinical manifestations, and treatment are not fully defined.Case presentationThe aim of this work was to describe the imaging of a case of lingual abscess, focusing on imaging evaluation using ultrasound and computed tomography (CT ), and comparing the diagnostic utility of both modalities in smaller lingual abscesses. This case was treated with antibiotics and adequate drainage was per-formed, with good evolution.ConclusionsTongue abscess is a rare pathology due to the various mechanisms that the tongue has to avoid infec-tions; however, it is a diagnosis that we must consider. CT may be sufficient to diagnose it on imaging, but in smaller lesions, ultrasound with a high-frequency transducer provides more information.Keywords Abscess, Tongue diseases, Glossalgia, Ultrasonography, Case reportsPublication Ultrasound of the tongue as an uncommon site: a focus on technique and early diagnosis of lingual pathologies(2025) Campos, Óscar; Aris, Ricardo; Whittle, Carolina; Niedmann, JuanTongue ultrasound, although less conventional in radiology, offers high-resolution images without ionizing radiation, allowing for accurate evaluation of superficial lesions. This article aims to increase awareness of its usefulness and promote its adoption in clinical practice. Characteristic findings of a variety of lesions are highlighted through clinical cases evaluated at our institution. This technique emerges as a safe and inexpensive alternative for the diagnosis and monitoring of lingual pathologies, being a promising tool for early detection and effective management of these conditions. La ecografía de la lengua, aunque menos convencional en radiología, ofrece imágenes de alta resolución sin radiación ionizante, lo que permite una evaluación precisa de lesiones superficiales. Este artículo tiene como objetivo aumentar el conocimiento sobre su utilidad y promover su adopción en la práctica clínica. Se destacan los hallazgos característicos de una variedad de lesiones a través de casos clínicos evaluados en nuestra institución. Esta técnica emerge como una alternativa segura y económica para el diagnóstico y el seguimiento de patologías linguales, siendo una herramienta prometedora para una detección precoz y un manejo efectivo de estas condiciones.