title: [Retropharingeal abscess in paediatrics].
abstract: Retropharingeal abscess is a potentially lethal but infrequent infection of the retropharyngeal space, thanks to the use of antibiotics. Caused by a suppurative lymphadenitis secondary to a locoregional infection of the head and neck, it is the most frequent abscess in Paediatric age. It must be present in our differential diagnosis when facing a torpid development of head and neck infectious processes accompanied by adenitis. A cervical lateral X-Ray should be done without delay and in case of doubt, a CAT--scan is mandatory. We protocolise its diagnosis and treatment in order to avoid its serious complications.
authors.affiliation: Servicio Orl, Hospital de la Línea de la Concepción, Cádiz. manpro1910@hotmail.com
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Sánchez-Legaza
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Montiel Crespo
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Colli Lista
authors.forename: J I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: Miranda Caravallo
mesh_terms: D019980:Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D006875:Hydrotherapy; D008297:Male; D017703:Retropharyngeal Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D019980:Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination