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BMJ Case Reports 2009; doi:10.1136/bcr.10.2008.1034
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Spontaneous descending retropharyngeal abscess

  1. M Rahman,
  2. J R Savage,
  3. C A Lee
  1. Gloucester Royal Hospital, Surgery, Great Western Road, Gloucester, Gloucester GL1 3NN, UK
  1. M Rahman, m-rahman{at}doctors.org.uk
  • Published 28 April 2009

Summary

Retropharyngeal abscesses are rare but can occur spontaneously in adults and are potentially life threatening. Such a diagnosis should be considered so that aggressive treatment can be initiated as soon as possible to avoid life threatening mediastinal complications.

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  • Patient consent: Patient/guardian consent was obtained for publication.

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