Peritonsillar abscess in an infant with congenital bone marrow failure.
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol
; 124: 200-202, 2019 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-31212167
ABSTRACT
Peritonsillar abscess is extremely rare in infants and is potentially life-threatening. We report the case of a 3 month old infant with a background of congenital bone marrow failure who presented with sepsis and desaturation requiring intubation and PICU care. Ultrasound and CT scan revealed an inflammatory mass. Examination in theatre revealed a self-draining quinsy. Following formal drainage in theatre, the child improved and was extubated uneventfully 1 day later. Prompt surgical and medical management as well as the presence of a well-coordinated multidisciplinary team are crucial in ensuring the adequate management of complex paediatric patients.
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Assunto principal:
Abscesso Peritonsilar
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Anemia de Fanconi
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Infant
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol
Ano de publicação:
2019
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Article