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CT scan of the head and neck. (a) Axial and (b) sagittal CT scan images of the neck showing an epiglottic hematoma with moderate narrowing of the airway.
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A CT scan of the head and neck (Figure 1) at the outside institution revealed an enlarged epiglottis and was felt to be consistent with epiglottitis. 
Direct laryngoscopy. (a) Edematous and ecchymotic epiglottis consistent with hematoma as seen on direct laryngoscopy. (b) Extension of the epiglottic hematoma to the right aryepiglottic fold and arytenoid.
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Direct laryngoscopy (Figure 2) confirmed the findings from fiberoptic laryngoscopy.