A Case of Internal Carotid Artery Aneurysm Mimicking Peritonsillar Abscess / 대한이비인후과학회지
Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
; : 479-483, 2020.
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ABSTRACT
Extracranial carotid artery aneurysm is an uncommon disease that otorhinolaryngologists may encounter only rarely. It usually presents as pulsatile neck mass or as other neurologic symptoms. We report a case of extracranial internal carotid artery aneurysm in an 81-year old female who presented with a fever and nonpulsatile oropharyngeal swelling mimicking a peritonsillar abscess. Incision and drainage of the swelling lesion could have resulted in catastrophic events such as aneurismal rupture or a stroke. We thus recommend radiologic evaluations of peritonsillar abscess before performing any procedure, even if it is clinically highly suspicious.
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Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
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2020
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