Life-threatening complication of retropharyngeal abscess in an infant: a case report

Life-threatening complication of retropharyngeal abscess in an infant: a case report

Abstract 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. Here we describe life-threatening complication of retro...

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Main Authors: Ayaz Ur Rehman, Salman Khan, Awais Abbas, Hamdan Ahmad Pasha, Qalab Abbas, Naveed Ur Rehman Siddiqui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Retropharyngeal abscess
Deep neck space infection
Airway obstruction
Cervical lymphadenopathy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-023-04101-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-023-04101-x

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