An early MR observation of carotid involvement by retropharyngeal abscess.
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We report early carotid involvement by retropharyngeal abscess in a 4-year-old boy. MR imaging showed enhancement of the wall and narrowing of the lumen of the internal carotid artery, which were thought to reflect spasm and/or arteritis. Prompt treatment may have prevented hemorrhagic and neurologic complications.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology
دوره 19 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1998