scholarly journals Thyroid abscess due to Eikenella corrodens in a pediatric patient

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 945-947
Author(s):  
Deniz Aygun ◽  
Beste Akdeniz ◽  
Gokhan Aygun ◽  
Haluk Cokugras ◽  
Yıldız Camcıoglu
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Gland ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Antibiotic Susceptibility ◽  
Deep Neck Infection ◽  
Eikenella Corrodens ◽  
Neck Infection ◽  
Delayed Treatment ◽  
Thyroid Abscess ◽  
Neck Area ◽  
Different Cultures

Eikenella corrodens is one of the HACEK bacteria that is commensal microorganism of the oropharngeal flora. E. corrodens has been increasingly reported to cause pyogenic abscesses, especially in diabetic or immunocompromised adults. It is less frequently reported in immunocompotent children. Here, we report a deep neck infection, including the thyroid gland, in a previously healthy girl. E. corrodens was the only microorganism isolated in two different cultures. Antibiotic susceptibility is variable, in contrast to other oropharyngeal pathogens. Thus, to avoid delayed treatment, E. corrodens should always be considered in infections of the head and neck area.

scholarly journals Deep Neck Infection Caused by Eikenella Corrodens Coinfection with Streptococcus Mitis and Streptococcus Oralis in an Infant

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurhayat YAKUT ◽  
Eda KEPENEKLİ KADAYIFÇI ◽  
Ayşe KARAASLAN ◽  
Serkan ATICI ◽  
Gülşen AKKOÇ ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Deep Neck Infection ◽  
Streptococcus Mitis ◽  
Eikenella Corrodens ◽  
Neck Infection ◽  
Streptococcus Oralis

scholarly journals Actinomycotic Abscess of Thyroid Gland in a 3-Year-Old Child

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 232470962110519
Author(s):  
Barbora Pitekova ◽  
Robert Kralik ◽  
Samuel Kunzo ◽  
Jaroslav Bojnansky ◽  
Ludmila Podracka
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Thyroid Gland ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Pediatric Patient ◽  
Clinical Case ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Accurate Diagnosis ◽  
Pathological Conditions ◽  
Neck Area ◽  
Diagnostic Delays

Actinomycosis is an atypical cause of infection in the head and neck area, especially in children. A rare incidence of actinomycosis, its nonspecific clinical signs that mimic other pathological conditions, as well as a complicated identification of microorganism lead to diagnostic delays in clinical practice. Besides an accurate diagnosis, it is of an utmost importance to pinpoint relevant predisposing factors, which might result in the infection. We present a clinical case of actinomycotic infection of the thyroid gland in the pediatric patient at our department.

Eikenella corrodens: A Rare Cause of Deep Neck Infection

2015 ◽  
Vol 66 (6) ◽  
pp. e33-e34
Author(s):  
Fernando Javier Rivas Castillo ◽  
Justo Ramón Gómez Martinez ◽  
Fernando López Álvarez ◽  
Fabián García Velasco
Keyword(s):  
Deep Neck Infection ◽  
Eikenella Corrodens ◽  
Neck Infection

scholarly journals Deep Neck Infection: A Typical Presentation of Papillary Thyroid Cancer

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Apichana Mahattanapreut ◽  
Rangsima Aroonroch ◽  
Chalermchai Chintrakarn ◽  
Chutintorn Sriphrapradang
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Papillary Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Pathological Examination ◽  
Deep Neck Infection ◽  
Papillary Thyroid ◽  
Neck Infection ◽  
Uncommon Presentation

Deep neck infection is defined as an infectious process in the potential spaces and fascial plane of the neck which may result in a fatal complication. Prompt drainage and broad-spectrum antibiotics are the mainstays of treatment. Deep neck infection as the initial presentation of primary head and neck cancer is not common. Nevertheless, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma is the most common primary head and neck cancer, which could present with cervical metastasis and subsequently becomes infected. Papillary thyroid cancer has a naturally indolent course, and most patients present with a thyroid nodule. However, deep neck infection could be an uncommon presentation of papillary thyroid cancer which may obscure the diagnosis of underlying malignancy. This case report aims to present a rare presentation of papillary thyroid cancer which needs meticulous evaluation. Moreover, the pathological examination should be performed in all cases of deep neck infection for early detection and management of underlying papillary thyroid cancer.

A 10-year-old child with acute torticollis due to polymicrobial deep neck infection

2022 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. e244331
Author(s):  
Alex Guri ◽  
Eric Scheier
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
Deep Neck Infection ◽  
Eikenella Corrodens ◽  
Neck Infection ◽  
Streptococcus Constellatus ◽  
Early Use

Torticollis in children can be a sign of a potentially dangerous disease; the correct diagnosis is not always obvious on history and physical examination. The use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) helps to limit the differential diagnosis and direct appropriate further laboratory and radiology-performed evaluation. We present a case of a 10-year-old child whose deep neck infection (DNI) was timely diagnosed in the paediatric emergency department by early use of POCUS and drained under POCUS guidance after admission to the hospital. The culture from the fluid grew Eikenella corrodens, Streptococcus constellatus and Prevotella buccae. This case demonstrates that DNIs occur in children with acute acquired torticollis, even without fever and demonstrates the importance of early use of POCUS in cases where DNI is a potential diagnosis. Moreover, this case emphasises the importance of microbiological identification of DNIs that can be the key to successful treatment.

Head and neck cancers manifested as deep neck infection

2011 ◽  
Vol 269 (2) ◽  
pp. 585-590 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan-Yung Lin ◽  
Chiang-Hung Hsu ◽  
Jih-Chin Lee ◽  
Hsing-Won Wang ◽  
Yaoh-Shiang Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Head And Neck Cancers ◽  
Deep Neck Infection ◽  
Neck Infection

Deep neck infection as the main initial presentation of primary head and neck cancer

2006 ◽  
Vol 120 (4) ◽  
pp. 305-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng-Ping Wang ◽  
Jenq-Yuh Ko ◽  
Pei-Jen Lou
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Stage Iv ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Head And Neck Cancers ◽  
Initial Presentation ◽  
Deep Neck Infection ◽  
Curative Therapy ◽  
Neck Infection

Objectives: Primary head and neck cancer and deep neck infection are not uncommon, but deep neck infection as the initial presentation of primary head and neck cancer is rare and these patients risk potential misdiagnosis.Materials and methods: The records of 301 patients with deep neck infection and 3337 patients with primary head and neck cancers from 1990 to 2002 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients with primary head and neck cancers who had deep neck infection as their initial presentation were enrolled.Results: Seven patients were identified (six men and one woman). The median age was 64 years. All patients presented with painful, erythematous neck swelling and all image studies showed abscess formation. Four abscesses received needle aspiration and three received surgical drainage, which yielded malignant cells in four specimens. The primary origins of malignancies were the nasopharynx (two patients), oropharynx (two patients), hypopharynx (one patient), parotid gland (one patient) and maxillary sinus (one patient). All patients had stage IV disease. Only three patients could receive curative therapy and only one patient was disease-free after three years.Conclusion: We suggest that detailed history-taking, complete examination of the ENT field and pathological study of the infected tissue must be performed for patients with deep neck infection to enable early detection and prompt treatment of any underlying malignancy.

Thyroid Abscess

1981 ◽  
Vol 89 (2) ◽  
pp. 226-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanessa Gayl Schweitzer ◽  
Nels R. Olson
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Medical Literature ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Suppurative Thyroiditis ◽  
Neck Infection ◽  
Diagnosis And Management ◽  
Thyroid Abscess ◽  
Acute Suppurative Thyroiditis ◽  
Unusual Type

Primary thyroid abscess arising from acute suppurative thyroiditis is an unusual type of head and neck infection. Only 39 cases of thyroid abscess have been reported in the medical literature since 1950. Sixteen of these cases (41%) were in children. This presentation reports in detail two additional adult patients with thyroid abscesses. In addition, the incidence, etiology, signs and symptoms, complications, aids to diagnosis, and management are reviewed. Systemic antimicrobials combined with prompt surgical intervention will prevent the serious complications possible with this disease.

Multifocal bigerminal mature teratomas of the head and neck

2006 ◽  
Vol 120 (11) ◽  
pp. 967-969 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Delides ◽  
F Sharifi ◽  
E Karagianni ◽  
A Stasinopoulou ◽  
E Helidonis
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
Aerodigestive Tract ◽  
Deep Neck Infection ◽  
Histological Classification ◽  
Upper Aerodigestive Tract ◽  
Neck Infection ◽  
The Past ◽  
Congenital Tumours

Teratomas and dermoids or hairy polyps of the head and neck are rare congenital tumours, often confused and reported to appear as single masses, that may cause upper aerodigestive tract impairment. Their histological classification, origin and embryological basis of development have been a topic of debate in the past and recent literature.We report a case of an infant presenting with a multifocal bigerminal teratoma in the nasopharynx and the neck, causing a deep neck infection, and discuss the unique clinicopathological aspects of this case.

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