Acute cervical lymphadenitis and infections of the retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal spaces in children

Conclusion: Our data suggest that presentation with cervical lymphadenitis associated with fever and torticollis requires evaluation by contrast-enhanced CT scan. Furthermore, abscess drainage should be restricted to the most severely affected patients who do not respond to antibiotic therapy.
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research