A parapharyngeal abscess?

a parapharyngeal abscess?

Female gender is predictive for the occurrence of high-risk cases of parapharyngeal abscess.
Peritonsillar and retropharyngeal abscess may spread to the parapharyngeal space resulting in an abscess.
The patient is usually severely systemically unwell, with severe trismus and possibly airway compromise
The management is urgent. Vigilance and a
proactive management policy are essential in all cases.
The use of broad-spectrum antibiotics intravenously is essential and initial therapy should include cover against streptococci and anaerobic organismns.
Deep neck space sepsis may be complicated by progressive, life-threatening spread of infection including mediastinitis and even retroperitoneal sepsis
Marked neck swelling, airway compromise, and female gender appear to be predictive of higher risk cases.