| Literature DB >> 35784989 |
Hawwa Reesha1, Prakash Adhikari1, Jennifer L Madeo2.
Abstract
The pyriform sinus fistula is very rare in adults, and it can present as recurrent deep neck space infection and abscess formation. The fistula results due to failure of obliteration of the third and fourth pharyngeal pouches. The diagnosis is often challenging, even with standard imaging techniques. We present a case of a patient who developed recurrent neck space infection and abscess formation. She was found to have a pyriform sinus fistula with fluoroscopy esophagram, although it was not seen with a standard contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan of the neck.Entities:
Keywords: abscess; fistula; neck; pyriform sinus; retropharyngeal abscess
Year: 2022 PMID: 35784989 PMCID: PMC9249034 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.25654
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cureus ISSN: 2168-8184