Life-threatening complication of retropharyngeal abscess in an infant: a case report [PDF]
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2023 Background Deep neck space infections are uncommon in infants. Retropharyngeal abscess (RPA) is a deep space neck infection that can present with subtle signs and symptoms. Delay in diagnosis can lead to life-threatening complications.
Ayaz Ur Rehman +5 more
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Clinical features of Kawasaki disease initially mimicking retropharyngeal abscess: a retrospective analysis [PDF]
Pediatric Rheumatology Online Journal, 2022 Objective Incomplete Kawasaki disease (IKD) initially presenting as retropharyngeal abnormality is very rare and is prone to misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis, often leading to poor prognosis.
Yong-chao Chen +5 more
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A mimicker of meningitis, retropharyngeal abscess and cervical spondylodiscitis – acute calcific tendinitis of longus colli muscle [PDF]
European Journal of Case Reports in Internal MedicineIntroduction: Acute calcific tendinitis of the longus colli muscle can present with symptoms resembling severe conditions such as meningitis, an intracranial abscess, a retropharyngeal abscess or cervical spondylodiscitis. Case description: A 37-year-old
Chin Ben Soh, Kai Xiong Lim
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Retropharyngeal Abscess With Mediastinal Extension: A Case Series and Review of the Literature
Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, 2023 Deep neck infections are common in infants and occur in several anatomic subsites including the retropharyngeal space. Retropharyngeal abscesses are significant given their propensity for mediastinal extension and can have life-threatening sequelae.
Earl Harley
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The occurrence of a multidrug-resistant tuberculous retropharyngeal abscess in an immunocompetent patient: A case report [PDF]
IDCases, 2021 Retropharyngeal abscess is an uncommon location of tuberculosis (TB). In this report, we describe a multidrug-resistant tuberculous retropharyngeal abscess in a 21-year-old female patient who was treated for lymph node TB for one year. CT scan revealed a
N. Tiresse +6 more
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Retropharyngeal abscess with mediastinal extension – A mausoleum of mumps: A case report [PDF]
IDCasesIntroduction: Retropharyngeal abscess is a fatal infection that is uncommon, yet serious, especially in young children below 5 years. Oropharyngeal infections, in particular, can cause it as a complication of upper respiratory infections.
Benazir Begum R +5 more
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Retropharyngeal abscess due to Staphylococcus aureus complicated by bilateral neck and intraabdominal abscesses in an immunocompetent infant [PDF]
IDCases, 2021 Retropharyngeal abscess is a serious condition, with potentially high morbidity and mortality if not detected early. The patient, a previously healthy 10-month-old girl, was admitted due to retropharyngeal and bilateral cervical lymph node abscesses. The
Takuma Ohnishi +4 more
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Retropharyngeal abscess caused by Streptococcus agalactiae: A case report and literature review [PDF]
IDCasesA previously healthy 79-year-old man who developed a retropharyngeal abscess secondary to Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infections is reported. Comprehensive imaging evaluation revealed a retropharyngeal abscess due to pyogenic spondylitis was made, which ...
Naoko Iwai-Kumashiro +4 more
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Acute Calcific Tendinitis of the Longus Colli: Not All Retropharyngeal Fluid is an Abscess
Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, 2022 Objective: This report aimed to present a case of acute calcific tendinitis of the longus colli muscle as an uncommon cause of neck pain and dysphagia and is often misdiagnosed as a retropharyngeal abscess.
Ellen Ko-Keeney DO, Rick Fornelli MD
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Journal of Spinal Surgery, 2021 Retropharyngeal abscess is a relatively uncommon pathology that predominantly occurs in the pediatric age group. Tuberculous retropharyngeal abscess (TBRPA) is relatively rare. TBRPA in a 13-year-old female child was reported.
Batuk Diyora +5 more
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