The Journal of Laryngology & Otology

Table of Contents - May 1997 - Volume 111, Issue 05  

Clinical Records

A rare case of Salmonella neck abscess

J. Raya1 c1, J. C. Shottona1 and V. J. Loboa1

a1 Department of Otolaryngology, Kent County Ophthalmic and Aural Hospital, Maidstone, Kent, UK.

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.

(Accepted March 20 1997)

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c1 Address for correspondence: J.Ray, F.R.C.S., 6 Magnolia House, Springwood Close, Maidstone, Kent ME16 9PB.

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