harshavardhan_patilover 6 years ago
Case study
What is the most likely diagnosis in this 65-year-old woman with a 7-day history of throat pain and difficulty swallowing? Epiglottitis Foreign body aspiration Peritonsillar abscess Retropharyngeal abscess Thyroid nodule
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over 6 years ago
The lateral soft-tissue radiograph reveals the “thumb sign” that indicates a swollen epiglottis, suggestive of epiglottitis. The diagnosis was confirmed on subsequent imaging and laryngoscopy. The patient recovered following treatment with dexamethasone and ceftriaxone.
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