Retropharyngeal Abscess D017703

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Diseases [C] » Stomatognathic Diseases [C07] » Pharyngeal Diseases » Pharyngitis » Retropharyngeal Abscess

Diseases [C] » Respiratory Tract Diseases [C08] » Respiratory Tract Infections » Pharyngitis » Retropharyngeal Abscess

Diseases [C] » Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases [C09] » Pharyngeal Diseases » Pharyngitis » Retropharyngeal Abscess

Diseases [C] » Infections [C01] » Respiratory Tract Infections » Pharyngitis » Retropharyngeal Abscess

Diseases [C] » Infections [C01] » Suppuration » Abscess » Retropharyngeal Abscess

Description

An accumulation of purulent material in the space between the PHARYNX and the CERVICAL VERTEBRAE. This usually results from SUPPURATION of retropharyngeal LYMPH NODES in patients with UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS, perforation of the pharynx, or head and neck injuries.   MeSH

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