It is Always Darkest Before Dawn
Journal Title: Oman Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 32, Issue 5
Abstract
healthy 44-year-old woman presented to the Emergency Department at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital with a three-day-history of sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and neck stiffness. Her medical history was unremarkable. On examination, her vital signs were normal, and she was not in respiratory distress. Her pharynx was hyperemic and her neck was tender. She had restricted neck movements. Flexible nasopharyngoscopy revealed a swelling in the nasopharynx extending towards the oropharynx. Her remaining physical examination was unremarkable. Her white cell count was normal and C-reactive protein was 39.
Authors and Affiliations
Mustafa Al Balushi, Ajoy Mathew Varghese, Faisal Al Azri, Rashid Al Abri
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