Retropharyngeal space swelling secondary to minor blunt head and neck trauma.
Retropharyngeal space swelling is a rare occurrence following minor head and neck trauma. Upper airway obstruction is a potentially life-threatening sequela. The authors present a case of retropharyngeal space haematoma following minor blunt head and neck trauma. Management was conservative with gradual spontaneous resolution of the haematoma. The literature is reviewed and the management and treatment principles presented.
Department of Otolaryngology, Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland, UK.
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D000058:Accidental Falls; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D006406:Hematoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019838:Neck Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D016896:Treatment Outcome