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Strep throat x ray

Introduction

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A lateral neck x-ray may be used to diagnose complications of strep throat infection such as retropharyngeal abscess. It shows widening of prevertebral space.[1][2]

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A lateral neck x-ray may be used to diagnose complications of strep throat infection such as retropharyngeal abscess. It shows widening of prevertebral space.[1][2]

References

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Coulthard M, Isaacs D (1991). “Retropharyngeal abscess”. Arch Dis Child. 66 (10): 1227–30. PMC 1793510. PMID 1953008.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Goldenberg D, Golz A, Joachims HZ (1997). “Retropharyngeal abscess: a clinical review”. J Laryngol Otol. 111 (6): 546–50. PMID 9231089.

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