[Tuberculous retropharyngeal abscess in an HIV patient. Report of a case].
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.
Melchor Díaz
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Servicio de ORL, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid.
Domingo Carrasco
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Monge Jodrá
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Mariño Espuelas
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Ontañon Martín
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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
Absceso retrofaríngeo tuberculoso en paciente HIV. A propósito de un caso.