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Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry · 2011

During the cystectomy involving resection of the root apices of the 11, 21 and 22 teeth a 45-year-old patient developed skin pallor and cyanosis, a cold sweat, a sharp drop in blood pressure (70/40 mm Hg). The patient is conscious but complains of weakness. What state has been developed?

Answer options

  1. Syncope
  2. Haematoma
  3. Quincke’s edema
  4. Collapse
  5. Epileptic seizure
Correct answer

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