RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 An early MR observation of carotid involvement by retropharyngeal abscess.
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 499
OP 501
VO 19
IS 3
A1 Ide, C
A1 Bodart, E
A1 Remacle, M
A1 De Coene, B
A1 Nisolle, J F
A1 Trigaux, J P
YR 1998
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/19/3/499.abstract
AB We report early carotid involvement by retropharyngeal abscess in a 4-year-old boy. MR imaging showed enhancement of the wall and narrowing of the lumen of the internal carotid artery, which were thought to reflect spasm and/or arteritis. Prompt treatment may have prevented hemorrhagic and neurologic complications.