A<unk>  is an abscess in the tissues in the back of the throat, the<unk>  space. It can lead to airway obstruction, a life-threatening emergency. It is usually caused by a bacterial infection originating from the nasopharynx, tonsils, sinuses, adenoids or middle ear. It can also result from a direct infection due to penetrating injury or a foreign body. Symptoms include difficulty swallowing, fever and enlarged cervical lymph nodes.<unk> es often need to be drained surgically. Antibiotics are also given.
Retropharyngeal abscess
Epiglottitis
Peritonsillar abscess
Adenoiditis
Laryngocele
Tracheal diverticulum
Nasopalatine cyst
Oropharyngeal cancer