Parapharyngeal Abscess Two Years After Elective Tonsillectomy
Fabio Arciello, Erika Crosetti, Diego Di Lisi, Giovanni Succo
Abstract
Parapharyngeal abscesses are the second most common site of deep neck infections, and should not be underestimated due to potentially fatal complications. A case of parapharyngeal abscess in a young patient, with a previous history of elective tonsillectomy performed 2 years before, is reported.
J Med Cases. 2014;5(5):295-297
doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.14740/jmc1760w
Keywords
Parapharyngeal abscesses; Tonsillectomy; Deep neck infections
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