학술논문
Extensive Parapharyngeal Abscess in a 4-Month-Old Infant.
Document Type
Article
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Subject
*NECK
*SKULL base
*TONSILLECTOMY
*COMPUTED tomography
*PHARYNGEAL diseases
*ABSCESSES
*MEDICAL drainage
*GENERAL anesthesia
*MICROBIOLOGICAL techniques
*CHILDREN
NECK radiography
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ISSN
0145-5613
Abstract
Parapharyngeal abscess in an infant is a very rare condition. We present the case of a 4-month-old girl with large masses on the neck's left side. Computed tomography showed an extensive parapharyngeal abscess. Left tonsillectomy was performed under general anesthesia from a transoral approach, followed by an incision and evacuation of the abscess from the parapharyngeal space. Microbiological analysis identified a massive occurrence of Streptococcus intermedius. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]