Parapharyngeal abscess: A difficult diagnosis in younger children. Issue 6 (10th May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sudhanthar, Sathyanarayan; Garg, Anjali; Gold, Jonathan; Napolova, Olga
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 7:Issue 6(2019)
• Page Start: 1218
• Page End: 1221
• Publication Date: 2019-05-10
• Subjects: ear -- nose -- and throat -- infectious disease -- patient education -- pediatrics and adolescent medicine; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.2209
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: Parapharyngeal abscess is a difficult diagnosis to make in the pediatric population. Children <3 years of age present with fever, often the only sign at the initial presentation, thus causing a delay in diagnosis until the patient presents with more focal findings, such as a painful neck mass. Repeated follow‐up visits with the patient until the diagnosis is confirmed are critically important to prevent complications. Abstract : Parapharyngeal abscess is a difficult diagnosis to make in the pediatric population. Children <3 years of age present with fever, often the only sign at the initial presentation, thus causing a delay in diagnosis until the patient presents with more focal findings, such as a painful neck mass. Repeated follow‐up visits with the patient until the diagnosis is confirmed are critically important to prevent complications.