Laryngeal abscess formation in an immunosuppressed patient: A case report. (3rd August 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vanhille, Derek L.; Blumin, Joel H.
• Is Part Of: Laryngoscope. Volume 127:Number 12(2017)
• Page Start: 2827
• Page End: 2829
• Publication Date: 2017-08-03
• Subjects: Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; 617.51005
• DOI: 10.1002/lary.26693
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0023-852X

Abstract

Abstract : Prior to the onset of the antibiotic era, laryngeal perichondritis and abscess formation were more frequent complications of systemic infections. We report a case of 54‐year‐old male who was medically immunosuppressed after kidney transplantation and developed multiple pseudomonas abscesses of his larynx. After failing initial treatment and with worsening signs and symptoms, the patient eventually was treated with a prolonged course of intravenous and oral antibiotics, with resolution of his symptoms and clinical findings. Although this pathophysiology remains uncommon, laryngeal abscess formation should remain in the differential for persistent symptoms, especially in cases of patients on immunosuppression. Laryngoscope, 127:2827–2829, 2017