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Predicting neck abscess with contrast-enhanced computed tomography [PDF]
, 2014 Neck abscesses are difficult to diagnose and treat. Currently, contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) is the imaging modality of choice. The study aims to determine the predictive value of CECT findings in diagnosing neck abscess, causes of neck ...
Sethu Subha +9 more
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Tularemia: A Rare Cause of Neck Mass [PDF]
, 2015 Objective:Tularemia is a bacterial zoonosis caused by Francisella tularensis. In this study, we aimed to retrospectively evaluate the documents of patients who had a diagnosis of tularemia in our hospital and discuss this condition with a literature ...
Koray Yüksel +4 more
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Epidermoid cyst abscess of the neck masquerading as a thyroid abscess
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports, 2020 In this case report, we describe a 37-year-old male who presented with fever and tender neck mass. Neck ultrasonography revealed a mixed echogenic multiloculated solid-cystic lesion containing turbid fluid and occupying the right thyroid region.
Waralee Chatchomchaun +10 more
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Recurrent Thyroid Abscess: A Case Report
, 2022 Suppurative thyroiditis are rare, but life-threatening, often bacterial infections of the thyroid gland. In case of congenital malformations such as pyriform sinus fistula or thyroglossal duct cyst, an increase in the frequency of infection is observed ...
Aslıhan Tokgöz Çomruk +13 more
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Management of deep space infections of the neck
Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences, 2018 Infections of the deep neck spaces often present a clinical challenge for the ENT surgeon. Management of these complex suppurations of the neck requires in fact a multidisciplinary approach due to possible complications like mediastinitis, septic shock ...
Ciprian Venter +7 more
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Idiopathic thyroid abscess in a healthy 22-year old female – A case of anchoring bias
Journal of Clinical and Translational Endocrinology Case Reports, 2021 Thyroid abscess is a rare pathology, accounting for less than 1% of all thyroid diseases. Those who do experience thyroid abscesses are commonly immunocompromised, as the thyroid is highly resilient to infections.
Rahul K. Sharma +2 more
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Management of Ludwig’s angina. When is surgery necessary? [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Investigative Surgery, 2020 Deep neck space infections are of great risk for patients considering even death in certain cases. Collection of purulent secretions that can accumulate in a particular region of the neck is due to the anatomy of the deep neck fascia, muscles of the neck
Oașă, Irina Doinița +6 more
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Cervical Epidural and Retropharyngeal Abscess Induced by a Chicken Bone
International Journal of Gerontology, 2011 Retropharyngeal abscess is occasionally seen in children, but is less common in adults where it usually occurs secondary to iatrogenic oropharynx trauma or a perforated foreign body in the oropharynx.
Wei-Ting Hsu +2 more
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Chronic suppurative otitis media complicated by subdural and Bezold abscesses: A case report
Radiology Case Reports, 2022 Complications of chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) are divided into intracranial and extracranial complications. Bezold abscess is a very rare extracranial complication with an incidence of 1.5% of the total complications of CSOM in a study ...
Dian Maharani, MD +1 more
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Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy following neck dissection [PDF]
, 1997 Background Ischemic optic neuropathy (ION) is a rare but devastating complication of surgery. It has traditionally been associated with intraoperative hypotension in patients with underlying arteriosclerosis. Methods We present a case of ION following
Hill, Jimmy S. +9 more
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