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Revision as of 17:19, 11 October 2012

Retropharyngeal abscess
DiseasesDB 11461
MedlinePlus 000984
eMedicine emerg/506  ped/2682

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]


A retropharyngeal abscess is an abscess in the tissues in the back of the throat, the retropharyngeal space. It can lead to airway obstruction, a life-threatening emergency. It is usually caused by a bacterial infection originating from the nasopharynx, tonsils, sinuses, adenoids or middle ear. It can also result from a direct infection due to penetrating injury or a foreign body. Symptoms include difficulty swallowing, fever and enlarged cervical lymph nodes. Retropharyngeal abscesses often need to be drained surgically. Antibiotics are also given.


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