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EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
Volume 37, Issue 1, Pages -Publisher
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1186/s43163-021-00175-w
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Discitis; Epidural abscess; Retropharyngeal abscess
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This case report presented a rare case of a 61-year-old male with retropharyngeal abscess, cervical spinal epidural abscess, and spondylodiscitis. A multidisciplinary approach involving otolaryngologists, neurosurgeons, and infectious disease specialists is essential to prevent complications and delays.
Background: Retropharyngeal abscess (RPA) is a life-threatening, dangerous condition and uncommon in adults. The coexistence of RPA, cervical spinal epidural abscess (CSEA), and spondylodiscitis is extremely rare. Case presentation: We present a case with a retropharyngeal and epidural abscess caused by spondylodiscitis. A 61-year-old man was referred to our clinic with the complaints of sore throat, limitation in neck range of motion, numbness, and weakness in the left arm and the left ear for one month. The airway was not obstructed. Neurological deficits were detected in his left arm. Cervical computed tomography revealed a 50 x 30 x 15 mm retropharyngeal abscess. Cervical magnetic resonance imaging showed abscess, C5-6 spondylodiscitis and epidural abscess, and myelopathic signal changes in the C3-7 spinal cord. The abscess was drained, and C5-6 discectomy was performed. The patient was discharged with cervical collar and antibiotics. Conclusions: Multidisciplinary approach that consists of otolaryngologist, neurosurgeon, and infectious disease specialist is needed to avoid complications and any delay.
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