A Case of Internal Carotid Artery Aneurysm Mimicking Peritonsillar Abscess
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2020.00017
- Author:
Jun Young LEE
1
;
Juho HAN
;
Bumjung PARK
;
Jee Hye WEE
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2020;63(10):479-483
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Extracranial carotid artery aneurysm is an uncommon disease that otorhinolaryngologists may encounter only rarely. It usually presents as pulsatile neck mass or as other neurologic symptoms. We report a case of extracranial internal carotid artery aneurysm in an 81-year old female who presented with a fever and nonpulsatile oropharyngeal swelling mimicking a peritonsillar abscess. Incision and drainage of the swelling lesion could have resulted in catastrophic events such as aneurismal rupture or a stroke. We thus recommend radiologic evaluations of peritonsillar abscess before performing any procedure, even if it is clinically highly suspicious.
