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==Background==
==Background==
*The parapharyngeal space is one of three potential spaces that can cause deep neck space infections   
*The parapharyngeal space is one of three potential spaces that can cause deep neck space infections   
#retrophanygeal space
*#retrophanygeal space
#submandibular space  
*#submandibular space  
#parapharyngeal space
*#parapharyngeal space


*Infections arise from foci in the mandibular teeth, tonsils, parotid gland, deep cervical lymph nodes, middle ear, or sinuses.
*Infections arise from foci in the mandibular teeth, tonsils, parotid gland, deep cervical lymph nodes, middle ear, or sinuses.
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==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==
 
*[[Sore throat]]
*Sore Throat
*Trismus
*Trismus
*Swelling below angle of mandible
*Swelling below angle of mandible
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*Poor handling of oral secretions
*Poor handling of oral secretions
*Asymetric pharyngeal swelling
*Asymetric pharyngeal swelling
*Fevers/chills
*[[Fever]]s/chills


==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
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==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
*CT neck soft tissues with IV contrast
*CT neck soft tissues with IV contrast
*MRI neck
*MRI neck


==Management==
==Management==
*ABC's
*ABC's
*ENT Consult for potential surgical drainage
*ENT Consult for potential surgical drainage
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==Disposition==
==Disposition==
*Admit to ICU
*Admit to ICU


==See Also==
==See Also==
 
*[[Retropharyngeal abscess]]
*[[retropharyngeal abscess]]
*[[Ludwig's Angina]]
*[[Ludwig's Angina]]


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==References==
==References==
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Revisión del 23:02 26 nov 2015

Background

  • The parapharyngeal space is one of three potential spaces that can cause deep neck space infections
    1. retrophanygeal space
    2. submandibular space
    3. parapharyngeal space
  • Infections arise from foci in the mandibular teeth, tonsils, parotid gland, deep cervical lymph nodes, middle ear, or sinuses.
  • Polymicrobial

Clinical Features

  • Sore throat
  • Trismus
  • Swelling below angle of mandible
  • Lymphadenopathy
  • Poor handling of oral secretions
  • Asymetric pharyngeal swelling
  • Fevers/chills

Differential Diagnosis

Diagnosis

  • CT neck soft tissues with IV contrast
  • MRI neck

Management

  • ABC's
  • ENT Consult for potential surgical drainage
  • Antibiotics (amp-sulbactam, clindamycin, penicillin plus metronidazole)
  • Analgesia

Disposition

  • Admit to ICU

See Also

External Links

References