title: [Tuberculous retropharyngeal abscess in an HIV patient. Report of a case].
abstract: The tubercular retropharyngeal abscess is a rare manifestation of this infection, even in the presence of an extensive pulmonary involvement. We present the case of a patient HIV positive with an important compromise of the airway, and a review of the literature.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de ORL, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Melchor Díaz
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Domingo Carrasco
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Monge Jodrá
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mariño Espuelas
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ontañon Martín
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D017703:Retropharyngeal Abscess / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Absceso retrofaríngeo tuberculoso en paciente HIV. A propósito de un caso.