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    Retropharyngeal abscess (RPA) is an abscess located in the tissues in the back of the throat behind the posterior pharyngeal wall (the retropharyngeal...
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    range of possible complications. These may include: Retropharyngeal abscess Extension of abscess in other deep neck spaces leading to airway compromise...
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    half of the size of the C2 vertebra, it may indicate retropharyngeal abscess. Retropharyngeal abscess Parapharyngeal space This article incorporates text...
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    pyemic abscess radicular abscess residual abscess retrobulbar abscess retrocecal abscess retropharyngeal abscess ring abscess satellite abscess septicemic...
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    syndrome, Lemierre's syndrome, Ludwig's angina, peritonsillar abscess, and retropharyngeal abscess. Tonsillectomy may be a reasonable preventive measure in...
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    lymph nodes. They are in the retropharyngeal space. They frequently disappear by age 4-5. (This is why retropharyngeal abscess is rare in older children...
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  • Retropharyngeal may refer to: Retropharyngeal abscess Retropharyngeal space This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Retropharyngeal...
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    can produce similar symptoms include epiglottitis, thyroiditis, retropharyngeal abscess, and occasionally heart disease. NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, can...
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    to Tonsillitis, Tonsillar Hypertrophy, and Peritonsillar and Retropharyngeal Abscesses". Pediatr Rev (Review). 38 (2): 82. doi:10.1542/pir.2016-0072...
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    can help to diagnose other conditions such as peritonsillar abscess or retropharyngeal abscess which have similar clinical features. If there is visual or...
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    epiglottitis, an airway foreign body, subglottic stenosis, angioedema, retropharyngeal abscess, and bacterial tracheitis. A frontal X-ray of the neck is not routinely...
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    lung abscess. Lung abscesses can usually be seen with a chest X-ray but frequently require a chest CT scan to confirm the diagnosis. Abscesses typically...
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    Scarring inside the nose and nose bleeding Septal hematoma and septal abscess. Zach Hadel, the creator of Smiling Friends, has a deviated septum Nasal...
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    hypertrophy Peritonsillar abscess Neck pharynx Pharyngitis Strep throat Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) Retropharyngeal abscess larynx Croup Laryngomalacia...
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    pleural effusion, the excess fluid becomes infected and turns into an abscess. This is called an empyema. Pleural effusion involving fibrinous exudates...
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    hypertrophy Peritonsillar abscess Neck pharynx Pharyngitis Strep throat Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) Retropharyngeal abscess larynx Croup Laryngomalacia...
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    lead to airway obstruction. From tonsillitis can come a peritonsillar abscess which is the most common upper airway infection and occurs primarily in...
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    Lung abscess is a type of liquefactive necrosis of the lung tissue and formation of cavities (more than 2 cm) containing necrotic debris or fluid caused...
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    hypertrophy Peritonsillar abscess Neck pharynx Pharyngitis Strep throat Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) Retropharyngeal abscess larynx Croup Laryngomalacia...
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    hypertrophy Peritonsillar abscess Neck pharynx Pharyngitis Strep throat Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) Retropharyngeal abscess larynx Croup Laryngomalacia...
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    hypertrophy Peritonsillar abscess Neck pharynx Pharyngitis Strep throat Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) Retropharyngeal abscess larynx Croup Laryngomalacia...
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  • from lower last molar tooth Ear: Bezold's abscess and petrositis Other space: infection of parotid retropharyngeal space External trauma: penetrating injuries...
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    hypertrophy Peritonsillar abscess Neck pharynx Pharyngitis Strep throat Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) Retropharyngeal abscess larynx Croup Laryngomalacia...
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    hypertrophy Peritonsillar abscess Neck pharynx Pharyngitis Strep throat Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) Retropharyngeal abscess larynx Croup Laryngomalacia...
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    pneumonia but can also be applied to other types of infection including lung abscess and acute bronchitis. Symptoms include shortness of breath, weakness, fever...
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    reduce the risk that the bacterial infection spreads, prevent retropharyngeal abscesses and quinsy, and reduce the risk of other complications such as...
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    hypertrophy Peritonsillar abscess Neck pharynx Pharyngitis Strep throat Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) Retropharyngeal abscess larynx Croup Laryngomalacia...
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    hypertrophy Peritonsillar abscess Neck pharynx Pharyngitis Strep throat Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) Retropharyngeal abscess larynx Croup Laryngomalacia...
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    hypertrophy Peritonsillar abscess Neck pharynx Pharyngitis Strep throat Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) Retropharyngeal abscess larynx Croup Laryngomalacia...
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    hypertrophy Peritonsillar abscess Neck pharynx Pharyngitis Strep throat Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) Retropharyngeal abscess larynx Croup Laryngomalacia...
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