Retropharyngeal abscess
Gets mentioned a lot ok
| The evil cousin (complication) of Quinsy, sore throat, Epiglottitis, whatnot | |
|---|---|
| Etiology | |
| Epidemiology | |
| Clinical presentation | Torticollis? Head held in extension |
| Pathogenesis | see Tissue spaces in neck |
| Diagnostic investigations | |
| Management | I+D |
sources/links
neck X-rays for your consideration
https://radiopaedia.org/cases/prevertebral-soft-tissue-swelling-retropharyngeal-abscess-1?lang=gb
https://radiopaedia.org/cases/retropharyngeal-abscess-4?lang=gb
Compare with normal: https://radiopaedia.org/cases/normal-soft-tissue-neck-lateral-radiograph?lang=gb
https://radiopaedia.org/cases/retropharyngeal-abscess-due-to-shrapnel?lang=gb