Retropharyngeal cellulitis: an unusual cause of respiratory distress in infancy

Pediatr Emerg Care. 1990 Jun;6(2):138-40.

Abstract

The case of a 10-month-old infant who developed acute stridor, fever, and wheezing in the winter is presented. The ultimate diagnosis of retropharyngeal cellulitis was unsuspected. A review of this entity, along with differential diagnosis and management strategies, is included.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Cellulitis / complications*
  • Cellulitis / diagnosis
  • Cellulitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Pharyngeal Diseases / complications*
  • Pharyngeal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Pharyngeal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology*