N Skitarelić1, R Mladina, M Morović, N Skitarelić1. 1. Dept of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, General Hospital, Sciroka ulica, 9A, HR-23 000 Zadar, Croatia. neven.skitarelic@zd.hinet.hr
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Abscesses of the peritonsillar region are among the most common deep abscesses of the head and neck. However, cervical necrotizing fasciitis (CNF) associated with a peritonsillar abscess is an extremely rare condition, with only 12 well-documented cases described. PATIENTS: We reviewed and compared all 12 cases of CNF arising from peritonsillar abscesses, including our own case. CNF that developed after peritonsillar abscesses was also compared with that developing predominantly after odontogenic infection. RESULTS: The overall mortality was higher in the group with peritonsillar abscesses (33% vs 25%). CONCLUSION: It is probable that of all cases of CNF, that arising from peritonsillar abscess has the worst prognosis.
BACKGROUND: Abscesses of the peritonsillar region are among the most common deep abscesses of the head and neck. However, cervical necrotizing fasciitis (CNF) associated with a peritonsillar abscess is an extremely rare condition, with only 12 well-documented cases described. PATIENTS: We reviewed and compared all 12 cases of CNF arising from peritonsillar abscesses, including our own case. CNF that developed after peritonsillar abscesses was also compared with that developing predominantly after odontogenic infection. RESULTS: The overall mortality was higher in the group with peritonsillar abscesses (33% vs 25%). CONCLUSION: It is probable that of all cases of CNF, that arising from peritonsillar abscess has the worst prognosis.
Authors: Alessio Danilo Inchingolo; Sabino Ceci; Luisa Limongelli; Alberto Corriero; Luigi Curatoli; Daniela Azzollini; Pietro Paolo Mezzapesa; Grazia Marinelli; Giuseppina Malcangi; Giovanni Coloccia; Mario Ribezzi; Maria Massaro; Ioana Roxana Bordea; Antonio Scarano; Felice Lorusso; Nicola Brienza; Gianfranco Favia; Nicola Quaranta; Francesco Inchingolo Journal: Case Rep Dent Date: 2022-07-12