The optimal treatment of deep neck abscess is poorly defined.
Magnetic resonance imaging of neck demonstrated wide spread enhancing mass of the deep neck space, leading to the final diagnosis of deep neck abscess.
We postulated that deep neck abscess is an important differential diagnosis in a patient with meningism and medical treatment may be available for immunocompetent deep neck abscess.
This type of meningism makes it difficult to diagnose retropharyngeal and deep neck abscess [2, 3].
Systemic septic complications may range from deep neck infection over septic arthritis to brain infections.
Widespread deep neck abscess is an uncommon clinical condition in healthy adults [1].
Other diagnoses to consider include cellulitis, neck space infections, and deep neck abscesses [5].
He showed good clinical outcome of deep neck infection without headache and neck pain.
Deep neck infections are among the most dangerous acute diseases in the head and neck region.
This study presents initial evidence indicating the presence of polymicrobial biofilms in deep neck space infections.
Deep neck flexor (DNF) muscles stabilize the neck and contribute to head acceleration control.
