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A case of Kawasaki disease with coexistence of a parapharyngeal abscess requiring incision and drainage
Se Hyun Choi, Hyun Jung Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2010;53(9):855-858.   Published online September 13, 2010

Kawasaki disease (KD) causes multisystemic vasculitis but infrequently manifests with deep neck infections, such as a peritonsillar abscess, peritonsillar or deep neck cellulitis, suppurative parapharyngeal infection, or retropharyngeal abscess. As its etiology is still unknown, the diagnosis is usually made based on typical symptoms. The differential diagnosis between KD and deep neck infections is important, considering the variable head and...

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