Head and neck infection after renal transplantation

Eikenella corrodens is one of the HACEK bacteria that is commensal microorganism of the oropharngeal flora. E. corrodens has been increasingly reported to cause pyogenic abscesses, especially in diabetic or immunocompromised adults. It is less frequently reported in immunocompotent children. Here, we report a deep neck infection, including the thyroid gland, in a previously healthy girl. E. corrodens was the only microorganism isolated in two different cultures. Antibiotic susceptibility is variable, in contrast to other oropharyngeal pathogens. Thus, to avoid delayed treatment, E. corrodens should always be considered in infections of the head and neck area.

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5 Surgery of Head and Neck Infection

Atlas of Pediatric Head and Neck and Skull Base Surgery ◽

10.1055/b-0041-179990 ◽

2021 ◽

Keyword(s):

Head And Neck ◽

Neck Infection

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Deep head and neck infection causing pathological fracture of the mandibular condyle

BJR|case reports ◽

10.1259/bjrcr.20160093 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 20160093

Author(s):

Mette Werner Linderup ◽

Sidse Bregendahl ◽

Malene Helleberg ◽

Sten Schytte ◽

Arunas Pikelis ◽

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Keyword(s):

Head And Neck ◽

Pathological Fracture ◽

Mandibular Condyle ◽

Neck Infection

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Deep Neck Infection: A Typical Presentation of Papillary Thyroid Cancer

Case Reports in Otolaryngology ◽

10.1155/2021/1479201 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-4

Author(s):

Apichana Mahattanapreut ◽

Rangsima Aroonroch ◽

Chalermchai Chintrakarn ◽

Chutintorn Sriphrapradang

Keyword(s):

Head And Neck Cancer ◽

Thyroid Cancer ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Papillary Thyroid Cancer ◽

Neck Cancer ◽

Pathological Examination ◽

Deep Neck Infection ◽

Papillary Thyroid ◽

Neck Infection ◽

Uncommon Presentation

Deep neck infection is defined as an infectious process in the potential spaces and fascial plane of the neck which may result in a fatal complication. Prompt drainage and broad-spectrum antibiotics are the mainstays of treatment. Deep neck infection as the initial presentation of primary head and neck cancer is not common. Nevertheless, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma is the most common primary head and neck cancer, which could present with cervical metastasis and subsequently becomes infected. Papillary thyroid cancer has a naturally indolent course, and most patients present with a thyroid nodule. However, deep neck infection could be an uncommon presentation of papillary thyroid cancer which may obscure the diagnosis of underlying malignancy. This case report aims to present a rare presentation of papillary thyroid cancer which needs meticulous evaluation. Moreover, the pathological examination should be performed in all cases of deep neck infection for early detection and management of underlying papillary thyroid cancer.

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Microbiology of Abscesses of the Head and Neck in Children

Annals of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology ◽

10.1177/000348948709600416 ◽

1987 ◽

Vol 96 (4) ◽

pp. 429-433 ◽

Cited By ~ 55

Author(s):

Itzhak Brook

Keyword(s):

Staphylococcus Aureus ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Anaerobic Bacteria ◽

Fetal Monitoring ◽

Aerobic Bacteria ◽

Dental Infection ◽

Sample Collection ◽

Neck Infection ◽

Aerobic And Anaerobic ◽

Predisposing Conditions

Specimens from 36 children with abscesses of the neck and 31 children with abscesses of the head were cultured for aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Antimicrobial therapy was administered to 51 of the 67 patients (76%) prior to sample collection. In specimens obtained from neck infections, aerobic bacteria only were recovered in 24 (67%), anaerobic bacteria only in seven (19%), and mixed aerobic and anaerobic bacteria in five (14%). In abscesses of the head, aerobic bacteria only were recovered in 11 (35%), anaerobic bacteria only in eight (26%), and mixed aerobic and anaerobic bacteria in 12 (39%). Of a total of 52 isolates recovered from neck abscesses (1.4 per specimen), 34 were aerobes (0.9 per specimen), and 18 were anaerobes (0.5 per specimen). Of a total of 62 isolates recovered from head abscesses (2.0 per specimen), 20 were aerobes (0.6 per specimen), and 42 were anaerobes (1.4 per specimen). The most frequently recovered organism in neck infection was Staphylococcus aureus (20 isolates), and the most frequently recovered organism in head infection was Bacteroides sp (19 isolates). β-Lactamase activity was detected in 36 isolates recovered in 21 abscesses (46%). Correlation between the predisposing conditions and the bacteria recovered showed a higher recovery of anaerobes in patients with dental infection or manipulation, tonsillitis, and fetal monitoring. Staphylococcus aureus was associated with trauma. This study demonstrated the importance of anaerobic bacteria in abscesses in the head and neck, especially in infections originating from sites where these organisms are the predominant flora.

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A simple technique for drain adjustment in head and neck infection

Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England ◽

10.1308/003588403769162530 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 85 (5) ◽

pp. 359-359

Author(s):

AD MacBean ◽

RP Bentley ◽

J Collyer ◽

RCW James

Keyword(s):

Head And Neck ◽

Simple Technique ◽

Neck Infection

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Dentigerous Cysts Presenting as Head and Neck Infections

Otolaryngology ◽

10.1016/j.otohns.2005.07.014 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 133 (5) ◽

pp. 715-717 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Joseph L. Smith ◽

Robert M. Kellman

Keyword(s):

Head And Neck ◽

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Neck Infection ◽

Space Infection ◽

Dentigerous Cysts ◽

Sources Of Infection ◽

Underlying Pathology ◽

Head And Neck Infections

OBJECTIVE: To describe dentigerous cysts presenting as head and neck infections. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING: Retrospective analysis of 327 charts with an admitting diagnosis of head and neck infection, deep neck space infection, and dentigerous cysts treated at a tertiary care hospital between 1975 and 2004. RESULTS: Seven patients were identified who had dentigerous cysts that presented as head and neck infections. Six of these patients had recurrent infections at the same site and one was diagnosed with a submasseteric space abscess. The incidence of head and neck infections with dentigerous cysts as the underlying causative pathology was 2.1%. CONCLUSION: Head and neck infections with dentigerous cysts as underlying pathology are more common than perceived. SIGNIFICANCE: Typically not considered as sources of infection, dentigerous cysts must be considered in cases of head and neck infection.

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