Retropharyngeal cellulitis: an unusual cause of respiratory distress in infancy.
The case of a 10-month-old infant who developed acute stridor, fever, and wheezing in the winter is presented. The ultimate diagnosis of retropharyngeal cellulitis was unsuspected. A review of this entity, along with differential diagnosis and management strategies, is included.
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Division of Pediatric Medicine, University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore.
D000208:Acute Disease; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology*