Ultrasonographic diagnosis of retropharyngeal abscess: Report of a case

M. M. Tiao, T. J. Wang, C. B. Huang, T. L. Shen, Sheung-fat Ko*

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Abstract

Retropharyngeal abscess (RPA) is uncommon in children. It is a potentially fatal condition, but clinically, it may be easily misinterpreted as croup syndrome. Delayed diagnosis may lead to significant morbidity or even mortality. We report the case of an eight-month-old infant with Enterococcus RPA, who had suffered from fever for 2 weeks, and cyanosis with dyspnea for 2 days. Lateral neck radiography showed no significant findings. Ultrasound revealed a hypoechoic mass with peripheral ring enhancement. Computed tomography scanning confirmed the diagnosis of RPA. We emphasize the importance of ultrasonographic diagnosis of this rare disease in children.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)108-111
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Medical Ultrasound
Volume8
Issue number2
StatePublished - 2000

Keywords

  • Abscess
  • Enterococcus
  • Pharynx
  • Ultrasound

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