Bilateral deep neck space infection in the paediatric age group: a case report and review of the literature

Deep neck space infections can occur at any age but require more intimate management in the paediatric age group because of their rapidly progressive nature. Concurrent abscess in distinct neck spaces has rarely been reported in healthy children. Herewith, a rare case of bilateral neck abscess is re...

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Published in:	Acta otorhino-laryngologica italica Vol. 31; no. 3; pp. 190 - 193
Main Authors:	SONGU, M, DEMIRAY, U, ADIBELLI, Z. H, ADIBELLI, H
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Pisa Pacini 01-06-2011 Pacini Editore SpA
Subjects:	Abscess - diagnosis Biological and medical sciences Case Report Dermatology Female Humans Infant Medical sciences Neck Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology Skin involvement in other diseases. Miscellaneous. General aspects Staphylococcal Infections - diagnosis Human Skin disease Abscess Bilateral ENT Review Cellulitis Case study Infection Paediatric neck abscess Adenopathy Adipose tissue disorders Neck Lymphadenitis Deep neck space infections Bibliographic review
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Summary:	Deep neck space infections can occur at any age but require more intimate management in the paediatric age group because of their rapidly progressive nature. Concurrent abscess in distinct neck spaces has rarely been reported in healthy children. Herewith, a rare case of bilateral neck abscess is reported in a 16-month-old female and the clinical presentation and management are discussed with a review of the literature.
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ISSN:	0392-100X 1827-675X