Acute parapharyngeal abscess secondary to streptococcal mastoiditis
JCPSP-Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 2009; 19 (12): 798-799
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ABSTRACT
A rare case of parapharyngeal abscess caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae presenting as neck abscess is reported. The patient had 20 days history of cough, fever and swelling behind right ear. He had not responded to multiple antibiotic treatments given earlier. On the basis of clinical examination and CT scan finding, he was diagnosed as having parapharyngeal abscess pointing in the neck. The abscess was drained and the patient was treated with injectable Ceftriaxone, due to identification of penicillin - resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Faringe
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Infecções Pneumocócicas
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Streptococcus pneumoniae
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Resistência às Penicilinas
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Abscesso
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Mastoidite
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Pescoço
Tipo de estudo:
Relato de Casos
Limite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J. Coll. Physicians Surg. Pak.
Ano de publicação:
2009
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