Extensive Parapharyngeal Abscess in a 4-Month-Old Infant
Ear, nose, & throat journal.
2024 Jun ;
103 (6) :
357-360.
[epub] 20211029
Language English Country United States Media print-electronic
Document type Case Reports, Journal Article
Persistent link
https://www.medvik.cz/link/pmid34714174
- Keywords
- computed tomography, infant, parapharyngeal abscess, surgery,
- MeSH
- Abscess * microbiology surgery MeSH
- Infant MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Pharyngeal Diseases microbiology surgery MeSH
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed MeSH
- Parapharyngeal Space * surgery diagnostic imaging microbiology MeSH
- Streptococcus intermedius isolation & purification MeSH
- Streptococcal Infections * microbiology surgery MeSH
- Tonsillectomy MeSH
- Check Tag
- Infant MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Female MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Case Reports MeSH
Parapharyngeal abscess in an infant is a very rare condition. We present the case of a 4-month-old girl with large masses on the neck's left side. Computed tomography showed an extensive parapharyngeal abscess. Left tonsillectomy was performed under general anesthesia from a transoral approach, followed by an incision and evacuation of the abscess from the parapharyngeal space. Microbiological analysis identified a massive occurrence of Streptococcus intermedius.
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