The extensive phlegmon of the neck leading to severe complications - a case report
Kozakiewicz, Mł.; Kaliszewski, K.; Lubszczyk, Mł.; Bieniek, A.; Łukieńczuk, T.
Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski Organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego 39(233): 321-324
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 1426-9686 PMID: 26637099 Document Number: 682680
Purulent infection of the neck is a serious condition, which can occur at any age and regardless of any factors. It often leads to the serious complications, including death. A case report. The authors present a case of a 56-year-old patient who reported to the emergency department because of the severe neck pain, fever and progressive weakness. Physical examination revealed an extensive inflammation involving skin and subcutaneous tissue surrounding suboccipital area and neck. Palpation of the thyroid gland showed tumor of the left lobe. Due to deteriorating condition, it was decided to admit the patient to the hospital, along with urgent surgery. It was necessary to perform a repeated removal of the necrotic tissues of the nuchal area. Diabetes mellitus type II was diagnosed during hospitalisation. Long and laborious extensive wound care enabled to perform a skin graft and full recovery. The patient was discharged in good general and local condition in the 11th week of the hospitalization.