Presentation
Recent neck swelling and fever.
Patient Data
Age: 3 months
Gender: Female
From the case:
Retropharyngeal abscess
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Marked widening of the pre-vertebral soft tissue with air fluid level.
Case Discussion
Findings are typical for retropharyngeal abscess formation, which is is a potentially life-threatening infection involving the retropharyngeal space that requires prompt diagnosis and aggressive therapy.