Alkoheji HK, Alharbi WM, Abulfateh FN, Nasser M, Alshehabi M. Challenges in Diagnosis and Management of Infantile Deep Neck Abscess: A Case Report and Literature Review.
Cureus 2024;
16:e55543. [PMID:
38576697 PMCID:
PMC10993194 DOI:
10.7759/cureus.55543]
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Abstract
A deep neck abscess is a relatively rare bacterial infection in infants that can rapidly progress to life-threatening complications. Mostly, the patients present with fever and neck pain. Some may present with dysphonia, sore throat, torticollis, trismus, or neck swelling. Early diagnosis and management can prevent life-threatening complications, such as airway obstruction, mediastinitis, and tracheitis. In this report, we present a case of a six-month-old infant presenting with retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscesses with prompt diagnosis leading to complete recovery of the patient.
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