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A rare case of Salmonella neck abscess

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. Ray*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Kent County Ophthalmic and Aural Hospital, Maidstone, Kent, UK.
J. C. Shotton
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Kent County Ophthalmic and Aural Hospital, Maidstone, Kent, UK.
V. J. Lobo
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Kent County Ophthalmic and Aural Hospital, Maidstone, Kent, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: J.Ray, F.R.C.S., 6 Magnolia House, Springwood Close, Maidstone, Kent ME16 9PB.

Abstract

A case of a deep neck abscess caused by Salmonella enteritidis in a 29-year-old previously undiagnosed diabetic patient is reported. Review of relevant literature has shown 11 cases of Salmonella neck abscess. Predisposing conditions include immunosuppression due to any cause. Salmonella sp. should be included in the differential diagnosis of head and neck abscesses in predisposed individuals and treated accordingly.

Type
Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1997

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