Tuberculous retropharyngeal abscess as a cause of oropharyngeal dysphagia.
| Title | Tuberculous retropharyngeal abscess as a cause of oropharyngeal dysphagia. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2012 |
| Authors | Christoforidou, A., Metallidis S., Kollaras P., Agathangelidis A., Nikolaidis P., Vital V., & Markou K. |
| Journal | Am J Otolaryngol |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pagination | 272-4 |
| Date Published | 2012 Mar-Apr |
| ISSN | 1532-818X |
| Keywords | Aged, Antitubercular Agents, Deglutition Disorders, Diagnosis, Differential, Drainage, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Retropharyngeal Abscess, Tuberculosis, Laryngeal |
| Abstract | Tuberculosis is known to affect almost every organ in the body, but its manifestations in the head and neck region are quite rare. A tuberculous retropharyngeal abscess is a very rare condition and can be the cause of oropharyngeal dysphagia. It is usually secondary to tuberculosis of the spine and has the potential of significant morbidity and mortality if not treated appropriately. We present a case of a 74-year-old man with a retropharyngeal abscess with no evidence of spinal tuberculosis. |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.amjoto.2011.06.006 |
| Alternate Journal | Am J Otolaryngol |
| PubMed ID | 21871690 |
