Year : 2026

Volume : Volume 17

Issue : Issue 5

Address for correspondence :
Dr Chittaluri L Roy
laxman22roy@gmail.com

Abstract

Background: Post-extraction bleeding is a common concern in oral surgery and is usually controlled by normal physiological hemostasis. However, a liver clot, also known as a currant jelly clot, is a rare postoperative complication that may be overlooked or confused with other pathological lesions. We report two cases of liver clot formation following tooth extraction. Both patients presented with persistent postoperative bleeding and pain, with clinical examination revealing a characteristic dark red to brown, soft, gelatinous mass occupying the extraction socket. Comprehensive clinical evaluation and appropriate investigations were performed to assess potential local and systemic contributing factors. The lesions were managed surgically with removal of the unstable clot and appropriate management of the extraction socket, followed by histopathological evaluation where indicated. These cases emphasize the importance of recognizing the characteristic clinical appearance of a liver clot in patients presenting with persistent post-extraction bleeding. Early diagnosis, prompt local hemostatic management and appropriate evaluation for underlying systemic abnormalities are essential to prevent recurrent hemorrhage and facilitate uncomplicated socket healing.