CLINICAL CASE: RETROPHARYNGEAL ABSCESS IN A CHILD

Abstract

Retropharyngeal abscess in children is a dangerous disease that results from purulent melting of lymph nodes and loose tissue behind the pharyngeal space. The pharyngeal abscess is most common in children under 4 years of age and is a result of ARVI, acute rhinopharyngitis, otitis, rhinosinusitis, sore throats, adenoiditis or trauma to the posterior pharyngeal wall. In the case of pus, the abscess section is of paramount importance.

In this article, an analysis of a typical clinical case of a pharyngeal abscess of a liquid localization (nasopharynx) in a 7 year old child, who was hospitalized in the otolaryngology department of a pediatric hospital. The conducted treatment contributed to the full recovery of the child as evidenced by the long-term observation results.

Timely diagnosis and treatment are the key to complete recovery of the patient. Otherwise, a number of dangerous complications may occur.