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Retropharyngeal Abscess

An accumulation of purulent material in the space between the PHARYNX and the CERVICAL VERTEBRAE. This usually results from SUPPURATION of retropharyngeal LYMPH NODES in patients with UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS, perforation of the pharynx, or head and neck injuries.

Year introduced: 1994

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Tree Number(s): C01.748.561.625, C01.830.025.780, C07.550.781.625, C08.730.561.625, C09.775.649.625

MeSH Unique ID: D017703

Entry Terms:

  • Abscesses, Retropharyngeal
  • Retropharyngeal Abscesses
  • Abscess, Retropharyngeal

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