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Retropharyngeal abscess in a 2‐month‐old boy presenting with intermittent stridor.

Authors :
Fujita, Yuji
Yoshihara, Shinya
Ishii, Junpei
Miyamoto, Kenji
Yoshihara, Shigemi
Source :
Pediatrics International. Sep2020, Vol. 62 Issue 9, p1103-1105. 3p.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The article discusses the case study of Retropharyngeal lymph nodes are physiologically large in early childhood, so RPA is most prevalent from 1 to 4 years of age. It mentions Rapid antigen tests for respiratory syncytial virus and loop-mediated isothermal amplification for pertussis yielded negative results. Brain computed tomography (CT) revealed no intracranial hemorrhage or tumors.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13288067
Volume :
62
Issue :
9
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Pediatrics International
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
146168640
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/ped.14236