Mixed Pyolaryngocele: A Rare Case of Deep Neck Infection

Mixed pyolaryngocele: Uncommon presentation of deep spaces neck infection

INTRODUCTION Pyolaryngocele is a very rare and serious complication of laryngocoele. It can present as deep spaces neck infection and mislead the diagnosis. Our aim is to attract the intention of the surgeon to this unusual entity and describe its clinical features. CASE SUMMARY We report a case of 45 years old male patient with five-week history of neck swelling, dysphonia, mild dyspnea and ...

Eikenella corrodens: A rare cause of deep neck infection.

Female, 22 years old, presenting swelling with inflammatory characteristics in the supra-hyoid region. Approximately 2 months earlier, the patient had been diagnosed as having a left peri-amygdaline abscess, with spontaneous drainage of purulent content. She did not present any other relevant medical or surgical history. On questioning, the patient did not report any dyspnoea, dysphonia, dyspha...

[Acinetobacter baumannii: a rare cause of deep neck infection].

Deep neck infections, which are originated from upper respiratory tract, are bacterial infections involving deep structures of the neck. Unless diagnosed and managed appropriately, these infections may progress rapidly, leading to severe morbidity and mortality. Although, Acinetobacter baumannii plays a significant role in several nosocomial infections, ear nose throat physicians are usually un...

Predisposing Factors for the Complications of Deep Neck Infection

Predisposing Factors for the Complications of Deep Neck Infection

Introduction: Cerumen is known as ear wax, produced regularly by cerumen and lipid secretary glands. Regarding the effect of Mazandaran province's humid weather on the prevalence of pathogenic microorganisms, this study was performed to determine the bacterial flora of the ear in patients with acute otitis externa and its comparison with healthy subjects. Materials and Methods: In this case-...