Journal of Medical Cases, ISSN 1923-4155 print, 1923-4163 online, Open Access
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Case Report

Volume 5, Number 5, May 2014, pages 295-297

Parapharyngeal Abscess Two Years After Elective Tonsillectomy

Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1. (a, b) MRI of the cervical region revealed a prestyloid parapharyngeal abscess on the left side (arrows).
Figure 2.
Figure 2. Direct inspection of the oral cavity revealed fusion of the palatine pillars (arrow) without evident signs of involvement in the acute process documented by MRI.
Figure 3.
Figure 3. Surgical marsupialization.
Figure 4.
Figure 4. Radiological follow-up at 25 days after surgery showed no evidence of recurrence or sequelae.