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