Ultrasound-guided transoral drainage of a paediatric parapharyngeal abscess

AbstractObjective:To report and discuss the surgical use of ultrasonography for draining a parapharyngeal space infection in a child.Case report:The use of image-guided surgery for draining a parapharyngeal abscess has been previously reported, with computed tomography for an intra-oral approach and ultrasound for an external approach. We present the first case report of a four-year-old child with a retropharyngeal abscess and a deep parapharyngeal abscess in whom neck ultrasound was used to assist intra-oral drainage.Conclusion:Neck ultrasound may be used in paediatric patients to visualise access to the parapharyngeal space through the intra-oral route for abscess drainage.

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Dual presentation of tuberculosis: Otitis media with retropharyngeal abscess - The first case report

Indian Journal of Otology ◽

10.4103/0971-7749.192187 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 22 (4) ◽

pp. 294

Author(s):

Saurabh Varshney ◽

Priyanka Gairola ◽

Manu Malhotra ◽

Poonam Joshi ◽

Pratima Gupta

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Otitis Media ◽

Retropharyngeal Abscess ◽

First Case

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Soft tissue chondroma of the parapharyngeal space: a case report

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology ◽

10.1017/s0022215100158396 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 112 (3) ◽

pp. 294-295 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

De-Hui Wang ◽

Xi-li Guan ◽

Li-feng Xiao ◽

Xiao-peng Zhang ◽

Mao-guo Chen ◽

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Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Soft Tissue ◽

Soft Tissues ◽

Parapharyngeal Space ◽

Pathological Features ◽

First Case ◽

History Of ◽

Pterygoid Muscles

AbstractBenign chondroma affecting the soft tissues is uncommon. This tumour is particularly rare in the neck. We present the first case of soft tissue chondroma arising in the parapharyngeal space of a 20-year-old man with a two-year history of a gradual sensation of a swelling in the pharynx with increasing snoring. The CT and pathological features of this lesion will be discussed. We suggest that a peroral approach should be considered for benign parapharyngeal tumour which has been demonstrated on imaging to be in the anterior parapharyngeal space, especially for tumours that are medial to the pterygoid muscles even though the tumour is a large one.

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Mycobacterium Fortuitum causing Isolated Parotid Abscess in an Immunocompetent Adult Female: A Case Report and Review of Literature

International Journal of Head and Neck Surgery ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10001-1240 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 125-127

Author(s):

Sunita Chhapola ◽

Inita Matta

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Adult Female ◽

Mycobacterium Fortuitum ◽

Review Of Literature ◽

Culture Methods ◽

Abscess Drainage ◽

Immunocompetent Adult ◽

Treatment Protocols ◽

First Case ◽

Head Neck

ABSTRACT Introduction We report a rare case of isolated parotid abscess due to Mycobacterium fortuitum in an immunocompetent adult female, which to the best of our knowledge (on internet search) is the first case of its type. Methodology Diagnosis was based on MTBDR CM assay (Hain's) culture, followed by a positive TBAg MPT64 culture for MOTT. The patient was treated with abscess drainage and antibiotics with good results. A parotidectomy was not required in our patient. Conclusion Mycobacterium fortuitum parotid abscess is very rare. A knowledge of the pathogenicity of this organism and careful culture methods seem to be the key of accurate diagnosis. Treatment protocols are still subject to research. How to cite this article Chhapola Shukla S, Matta I. Mycobacterium Fortuitum causing Isolated Parotid Abscess in an Immunocompetent Adult Female: A Case Report and Review of Literature. Int J Head Neck Surg 2015;6(3):125-127.

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Schwannoma of Tonsillolingual Sulcus: First Case Report and Review of Literature

Otorhinolaryngology Clinics - An International Journal ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10003-1116 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 98-99

Author(s):

Hitesh Verma ◽

RPS Punia

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Parapharyngeal Space ◽

Needle Aspiration ◽

Rare Entity ◽

Review Of Literature ◽

Common Site ◽

Aspiration Cytology ◽

First Case ◽

History Of ◽

Needle Aspiration Cytology

ABSTRACT Schwannoma is a benign, encapsulated tumor that is derived from schwann's cells. The most common site is parapharyngeal space of the neck; oropharyngeal occurrence is extremely rare. Fourteen year male boy presented with a history of difficulty in swallowing, more for solids for the last 8 months. The patient also had a change of voice for the last 5 months and was muffled in character. Examination showed single lobulated mass having smooth surface, of the size of approximately 5 × 4 cm and was arising from the tonsillolingual sulcus. The fine needle aspiration cytology from the lesion, reported to be schwannoma. The mass was excised completely under general anesthesia with the help of bipolar cautery. We report first case of schwannoma of tonsillolingual sulcus and also review the literature of the rare entity. How to cite this article Verma H, Dass A, Punia RPS. Schwannoma of Tonsillolingual Sulcus: First Case Report and Review of Literature. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Clin 2013;5(2): 98-99.

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Pseudolymphoma of the parapharyngeal space

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology ◽

10.1017/s0022215100115178 ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 105 (2) ◽

pp. 137-140

Author(s):

Barbara Kreel ◽

John S. Rubin ◽

Elaine S. Jaffe

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Parapharyngeal Space ◽

Disease Process ◽

Accurate Diagnosis ◽

First Case

AbstractA case report of pseudolymphoma of the parapharyngeal space is presented, together with a literature review of pseudolymphoma and management suggestions for such lesions when they occur in the head and neck. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this represents the first case report of pseudolymphoma presenting within the parapharyngeal space. The key to management of these lesions is based on accurate diagnosis, with differentiation of pseudolymphoma from lymphocytic lymphoma, the disease process which it mimics.

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