Carotid mycotic pseudoaneurysm masquerading as a peritonsillar abscess in a pediatric patient: A case report

This case report describes a mycotic pseudoaneurysm in an 18-year-old male with no past medical history that presented with progressive sore throat and neck pain. He was initially suspected of having a simple deep neck space infection. However, computed tomography scan and angiography showed a 7-mm...

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Autores principales:	Mark Liu, Alec E. Vaezi, Francesco Massari, Lindsay Sobin
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Lenguaje:	EN
Publicado:	Elsevier 2021
Materias:	Pseudoaneurysm Deep neck space infection Peritonsillar abscess Pharyngitis Endovascular stent Carotid artery Otorhinolaryngology RF1-547
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:bea4f4ea6dbe432daed63eb71a294e752021-11-06T04:33:13ZCarotid mycotic pseudoaneurysm masquerading as a peritonsillar abscess in a pediatric patient: A case report2468-548810.1016/j.xocr.2021.100374https://doaj.org/article/bea4f4ea6dbe432daed63eb71a294e752021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468548821001156https://doaj.org/toc/2468-5488This case report describes a mycotic pseudoaneurysm in an 18-year-old male with no past medical history that presented with progressive sore throat and neck pain. He was initially suspected of having a simple deep neck space infection. However, computed tomography scan and angiography showed a 7-mm mycotic pseudoaneurysm in the distal right internal carotid artery. Given the risk for acute progression, an endovascular covered stent was placed emergently. Mycotic pseudoaneurysms are uncommon in the pediatric population and can complicate abscess management. A team-based approach is essential for successful treatment.Mark LiuAlec E. VaeziFrancesco MassariLindsay SobinElsevierarticlePseudoaneurysmDeep neck space infectionPeritonsillar abscessPharyngitisEndovascular stentCarotid arteryOtorhinolaryngologyRF1-547ENOtolaryngology Case Reports, Vol 21, Iss , Pp 100374- (2021)
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topic	Pseudoaneurysm Deep neck space infection Peritonsillar abscess Pharyngitis Endovascular stent Carotid artery Otorhinolaryngology RF1-547
spellingShingle	Pseudoaneurysm Deep neck space infection Peritonsillar abscess Pharyngitis Endovascular stent Carotid artery Otorhinolaryngology RF1-547 Mark Liu Alec E. Vaezi Francesco Massari Lindsay Sobin Carotid mycotic pseudoaneurysm masquerading as a peritonsillar abscess in a pediatric patient: A case report
description	This case report describes a mycotic pseudoaneurysm in an 18-year-old male with no past medical history that presented with progressive sore throat and neck pain. He was initially suspected of having a simple deep neck space infection. However, computed tomography scan and angiography showed a 7-mm mycotic pseudoaneurysm in the distal right internal carotid artery. Given the risk for acute progression, an endovascular covered stent was placed emergently. Mycotic pseudoaneurysms are uncommon in the pediatric population and can complicate abscess management. A team-based approach is essential for successful treatment.
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author	Mark Liu Alec E. Vaezi Francesco Massari Lindsay Sobin
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title	Carotid mycotic pseudoaneurysm masquerading as a peritonsillar abscess in a pediatric patient: A case report
title_short	Carotid mycotic pseudoaneurysm masquerading as a peritonsillar abscess in a pediatric patient: A case report
title_full	Carotid mycotic pseudoaneurysm masquerading as a peritonsillar abscess in a pediatric patient: A case report
title_fullStr	Carotid mycotic pseudoaneurysm masquerading as a peritonsillar abscess in a pediatric patient: A case report
title_full_unstemmed	Carotid mycotic pseudoaneurysm masquerading as a peritonsillar abscess in a pediatric patient: A case report
title_sort	carotid mycotic pseudoaneurysm masquerading as a peritonsillar abscess in a pediatric patient: a case report
publisher	Elsevier
publishDate	2021
url	https://doaj.org/article/bea4f4ea6dbe432daed63eb71a294e75
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Carotid mycotic pseudoaneurysm masquerading as a peritonsillar abscess in a pediatric patient: A case report

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