Retropharyngeal Abscess
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Retropharyngeal Abscess Symptoms
Symptoms of a retropharyngeal
abscess
include:
Sore throat
:
Pain is worse during swallowing
Difficulty swallowing
Swollen glands in the neck
Fatigue
Fever
Headache
Symptoms of worsening retropharyngeal
abscess
include:
Neck pain
Stiff neck
Inability to swallow
Excessive drooling
Difficulty breathing
Lethargy:
Excessive sleepiness
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Related Conditions
Bacterial pharyngitis
Epiglottitis
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Difficulty swallowing
Neck pain
Sore throat
Swollen glands (neck)
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Last Updated: Apr 22, 2009
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Retropharyngeal Abscess References:
Al-Sabah B, Bin Salleen H, Hagr A, Choi-Rosen J, Manoukian JJ, Tewfik TL. Retropharyngeal abscess in children: 10-year study. J Otolaryngol. 2004 Dec;33(6):352-5.
Craig FW, Schunk JE. Retropharyngeal abscess in children: clinical presentation, utility of imaging, and current management. Pediatrics. 2003 Jun;111(6 Pt 1):1394-8.
Philpott CM, Selvadurai D, Banerjee AR. Paediatric retropharyngeal abscess. J Laryngol Otol. 2004 Dec;118(12):919-26.
