PNR Neck 1
History
16 yo M with neck pain, odynophagia, sore throat for 5 days
Major Findings
- Left peritonsillar abscess
- Trace retropharyngeal fluid
- Left peritonsillar abscess
- Trace retropharyngeal fluid
Teaching Points
Quick tips: - Adenoids = more midline, at the level of the nasopharynx
- Tonsils = more lateral, at the level of the oropharynx
More detailed anatomy of the pharynx: 
Pertinent negatives in this case: - No significant airway narrowing
- No transpatial spread of infection
- No thrombophlebitis
Article on deep neck space infections:
- Adenoids = more midline, at the level of the nasopharynx
- Tonsils = more lateral, at the level of the oropharynx
More detailed anatomy of the pharynx:
Pertinent negatives in this case:
- No significant airway narrowing
- No transpatial spread of infection
- No thrombophlebitis
Article on deep neck space infections:
Accession: CL0723
Study description: CT NECK W/ CONTRAST
