Cervical Pott's Disease Presenting as a Large Retropharyngeal Abscess: A Rare Case Report
International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)
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Case Studies | Otorhinolaryngology | India | Volume 13 Issue 3, March 2024 | Popularity: 4.7 / 10


     

Cervical Pott's Disease Presenting as a Large Retropharyngeal Abscess: A Rare Case Report

Hiren Debbarma


Abstract: A 27 year old male complaints of pain and difficulty in swallowing for 20 days with difficulty in breathing for 2 days associated with low grade fever for long duration. On clinical examination, the patient was mild febrile, thin built, fatigue, cachexic and mild anemic. Oropharynx revealed a posterior pharyngeal wall bulge. A lateral radiograph of the neck suggested soft tissue accentuation in prevertebral region with straightening of cervical vertebra. A contrast enhanced CT scan showed erosion and cortical destruction of endplate of C5 & C6 vertebral bodies. The aspirated pus from posterior pharyngeal wall bulge was tested positive on CB - NAAT for Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.


Keywords: Pott's spine, Retropharyngeal Abscess, Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, CBNAAT


Edition: Volume 13 Issue 3, March 2024


Pages: 1247 - 1248


DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR24318235759


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Hiren Debbarma, "Cervical Pott's Disease Presenting as a Large Retropharyngeal Abscess: A Rare Case Report", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 13 Issue 3, March 2024, pp. 1247-1248, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24318235759, DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR24318235759

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