Parapharyngeal Abscess in Immunocompromised Patients
Parapharyngeal Abscess in Immunocompromised Patients
Abstract
Parapharyngeal abscess is a serious medical condition that may lead to life-threatening complications. Its incidence has dramatically decreased since the advent of antibiotics. We report two cases of parapharyngeal abscesses in immunocompromised patients. We believe that early diagnosis, broad-spectrum antibiotics, surgery and pus drainage can prevent serious complications.
Keywords :
odontogenic infection,
Parapharyngeal abscess,
pus drainage,
Abstrak
Abses parafarinks adalah keadaan perubatan yang serius di mana ia boleh menyebabkan komplikasi yang mengancam nyawa. Insidens penyalit ini didapati berkurangan sejak penggunaan antibiotik. Kami melaporkan dua kes pengumpulan nanah di parapharyngeal di kalangan pesakit rendah tahap imuniti. Kami percaya bahawa diagnosis awal, rawatan antibiotik spektrum luas, pembedahan dan pengaliran nanah awal dapat mencegah komplikasi yang serius.
Kata Kunci :
Abses parafarinks,
infeksi odontogenik,
pengaliran nanah,
Correspondance Address
Dr Norhaslinda Abdul Gani , Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Jalan Yaacob Latiff, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Email: haslinda.gani@yahoo.com
