Extracranial carotid artery aneurysm in a child misdiagnosed as a parapharyngeal abscess: a case report.
An extracranial carotid artery aneurysm in a child misdiagnosed as a parapharyngeal abscess is presented. Diagnosis modalities of cervical masses and features of aneurysms are discussed. It is stressed that, regardless of age, in the presence of a pulsating and tender cervical or parapharyngeal mass, an aneurysm is probable. Prior to any intervention, at least non-invasive screening tests must be performed. Failure may lead to disastrous results.
Unal
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Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery Department, Turkey.
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Turantan
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Bozboga
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Yazicioglu
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D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D008297:Male; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011677:Punctures / Q000009:adverse effects; D012769:Shock / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed