Retropharyngeal infection in a pregnant diabetic. A case report.
A retropharyngeal infection occurred in a pregnant class C diabetic at 31 weeks' gestation. Early diagnosis, prompt therapy with antibiotics and possibly surgery for drainage if an abscess develops constitute optimal management.
D000038:Abscess / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005322:Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature; D010612:Pharyngitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious; D011254:Pregnancy in Diabetics
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents