[Retropharingeal abscess in paediatrics].
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.
Sánchez-Legaza
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Servicio Orl, Hospital de la Línea de la Concepción, Cádiz. manpro1910@hotmail.com
Montiel Crespo
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Colli Lista
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Miranda Caravallo
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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
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D019980:Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination