KLEBSIELLA PNEUMONIA INFECTION PRESENTED BY NECK MASS AND DEEP NECK ABSCESS, CASE REPORT
Journal Title: World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Neck abscess and deep neck infections(DNI) are considered as a serious disease. The neck abscess is known as a collection of pus in facial planes and spaces of the head and neck. DNI is classified according to the anatomical location of the infection. These are paraphryngeal, retropharyngeal and peritonsillar. Here we reported a 24 years old Saudi male known case of DM HTN and Sickle cell disease. Admitted through ER with a complaint of progressive painful right neck mass for 2 weeks. No radiation of pain, no relieving or aggravating factors, no previous episode, no history of trauma, insect bite or contact with sick person. Systemic review was unremarkable. Examination Showed right neck swelling 4*5 cm rounded, hard and tender mass with no fluctuation, no pulsation, no skin changes. Based on the above clinical findings, the patient was started on antibiotic and aspirated fluid sent for culture and sensitivity which reveal the presence of '' klebsiella pneumonia '' which considered quite rare to be present in paraphryngeal abscess.
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Dr. Alotaibi Yazeed N.
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