A Case of Cervical Pott's Disease Presenting as Huge Retropharyngeal Abscess
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2018.00129
- Author:
Seon Min JUNG
1
;
Sang Gyu PARK
;
Hee Won SEO
;
Yong Bae JI
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. jyb20000@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2019;62(5):303-306
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Tuberculous spondylitis, also known as Pott's disease, is a disease involving the spine with progressive destruction. It most commonly involves the thoracic and lumbosacral spine and may result in severe deformity or neurologic deficit. Although cervical spine involvement is rare, it can cause life threatening event. Recently, 70-year-old man presented with progressive dyspnea and dysphagia. Physical examination and radiologic studies showed a huge retropharyngeal abscess with bony erosion and sclerotic change at the adjacent cervical spine. After incision and drainage, it was finally confirmed as a tuberculous abscess. Herein, we report our experience with literature review.
