CT demonstration of postanginal sepsis.
A case of postanginal sepsis is presented with a brief discussion of the pathogenesis and presentation of the syndrome. CT scanning can effectively delineate the parapharyngeal inflammatory process, extension along fascial planes, internal jugular vein encroachment and thrombus, as well as septic emboli complications.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005674:Fusobacterium Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed