Abstract
Retropharyngeal space abscess is typically a bacterial infection with a pus collection resulting from suppurative retropharyngeal lymphadenitis. On contrast-enhanced computed tomography images, a retropharyngeal abscess appears as a low-attenuation region expanding the retropharyngeal space, with enhancement along its margins. Complications result from spread to adjacent spaces and structures. The prognosis is generally satisfactory if early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are provided.
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da Silva, C.J. (2016). Retropharyngeal Abscess in Children. In: Hoffmann Nunes, R., Abello, A., Castillo, M. (eds) Critical Findings in Neuroradiology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-27987-9_36
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