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Cervical necrotizing fasciitis and tonsillitis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

P. M. J. Scott ,
R. S. Dhillion  and
P. J. McDonald
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Abstract

We present a case of cervical necrotizing fasciitis following quinsy in a previously fit and healthy man. This is a potentially fatal condition with few specific clinical signs that requires early diagnosis and surgical debridement. Other features of the disease are discussed.

Keywords

FasciitisNecrosisNeckTonsillitis
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 108 , Issue 5 , May 1994 , pp. 435 - 437
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1994

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