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An unexpected cause of upper airway obstruction

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

A. A. W. M. Meulenbroeks ,
G. D. Vos ,
J. M. H. Van der Beek  and
P. J. E. H. M. Kirslaar
A. A. W. M. Meulenbroeks
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Academic Hospital, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
G. D. Vos
Affiliation:
Department of Paediatric Intensive CareAcademic Hospital, Maastricht, The Netherlands
J. M. H. Van der Beek*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Academic Hospital, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
P. J. E. H. M. Kirslaar
Affiliation:
Department of Vascular Surgery, Academic Hospital, Maastricht, The Netherlands
*
Address for correspondence: Dr J. M. H. Van der Beek, Ph.D., M.D., Academic Hospital, Maastricht, Postbus 5800, 6202 AZ Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Abstract

A three-year old bot wiht a swelling on the right side of his neck was suspected of having parapharyngeal abscess after clinical examination and CT scan(computed tomography scan) of this region. Later it became clear, that the swelling was caused by an aneurysm of the internal carotid artery. This case report describes the pitfalls and difficulties encountered in the diagnostic course and treatment planning.

Keywords

NeckAneurysmCarotid artery, internal
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 109 , Issue 3 , March 1995 , pp. 252 - 254
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1995

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