Cervical vertebral osteomyelitis presenting as a retropharyngeal abscess.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Retropharyngeal abscess as a manifestation of nontuberculous cervical vertebral osteomyelitis in adults has been described rarely in the literature. We report a case of cervical vertebral osteomyelitis that was caused by Staphylococcus aureus and that presented as a retropharyngeal abscess in a 66-year-old man. In addition, we review related cases.
Medical subject headings
- Cervical Vertebrae
- Osteomyelitis
- Retropharyngeal Abscess
- Staphylococcal Infections
- Staphylococcus aureus