Retropharyngeal abscess rare presentation in a 11 months old infant: a case report

Authors

  • Roa T. Halawani Ohud Hospital, Otolaryngolgy Consultant, Ohud Hospital, Almadinah
  • Bayan Aboshargyah Ohud Hospital, Otolaryngolgy Consultant, Ohud Hospital, Almadinah

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20171210

Keywords:

Retropharyngeal abscess, Dyspnea, Dysphagia, Stridor, Infants

Abstract

Retropharyngeal abscess (RPA) is a rare deep neck infection that usually affects young children. It is the most common deep neck infection in children. We would like to present this case because of unusual presentation at this age.

Author Biographies

Roa T. Halawani, Ohud Hospital, Otolaryngolgy Consultant, Ohud Hospital, Almadinah

Assistant Consultant Otolaryngology head and neck surgery

Saudi board/ Arab board /European board otolaryngology

 

Bayan Aboshargyah, Ohud Hospital, Otolaryngolgy Consultant, Ohud Hospital, Almadinah

Otolaryngology Resident

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2017-03-25

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Case Reports