Relapsing deep neck infection may indicate a coexisting esophagus cancer

Kulak Burun Bogaz Ihtis Derg. 2009 Mar-Apr;19(2):103-5.

Abstract

Neck abscess and deep neck infections are common diseases. Primary head and neck cancers may present initially with neck abscesses or deep neck infections. This presentation leads to delay of the diagnosis of underlying cancer. Head and neck cancers which present with deep neck infection initially have rarely been described. We report a case with relapsing deep neck infection who was diagnosed as proximal esophagus squamous cell carcinoma thereafter.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / etiology*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnosis*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnostic imaging
  • Cephalosporins / therapeutic use
  • Cervical Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infections / diagnosis*
  • Infections / etiology
  • Klebsiella Infections / diagnosis
  • Klebsiella Infections / drug therapy
  • Middle Aged
  • Necrosis
  • Recurrence
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Cephalosporins