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Case Reports
. 1977 Nov;103(11):681-4.
doi: 10.1001/archotol.1977.00780280077011.

Retropharyngeal abscess caused by atypical mycobacterium

D H Rice, D G Dimcheff, R Benz, A Y Tsang
Case Reports

Retropharyngeal abscess caused by atypical mycobacterium

D H Rice et al. Arch Otolaryngol. 1977 Nov.

Abstract

Mycobacterial retropharyngeal abscesses are usually secondary to cervical tuberculous osteomyelitis. A case is presented of a retropharyngeal abscess that was caused by the atypical mycobacteria with no mucous membrane or cervical spine involvement. The operative and medical management is discussed.

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