Tuyển tập báo cáo các nghiên cứu khoa học quốc tế ngành y học dành cho các bạn tham khảo đề tài: Spontaneous retropharyngeal haematoma: a case report. | Journal of Medical Case Reports BioMed Central Case report Spontaneous retropharyngeal haematoma a case report Arvind Singh1 Enyi Ofo1 and Vincent Cumberworth 1 2 Open Access Address Department of Otolaryngology Northwick Park Hospital Harrow UK and 2Imperial College London London UK Email Arvind Singh - as1ngh@ Enyi Ofo - eofo@ Vincent Cumberworth - entvlc@ Corresponding author Published 18 January 2008 Received 7 July 2007 Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008 2 8 doi 1752-1947-2-8 Accepted 18 January 2008 This article is available from http content 2 1 8 2008 Singh et al licensee BioMed Central Ltd. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License http licenses by which permits unrestricted use distribution and reproduction in any medium provided the original work is properly cited. Abstract Introduction Spontaneous retropharyngeal haematoma is an unusual condition. It has multiple aetiological factors and can present to a number of specialists including the otolaryngologist. Case presentation We describe a case of spontaneous retropharyngeal haematoma which demonstrates the dramatic presentation and emphasises the need for a conservative approach. Conclusion It is important to be aware of this unusual condition with its distinct presentation. Surgical intervention should be resisted unless a treatable aetiological factor is found or airway compromise occurs. Most cases will resolve with conservative management. Introduction Retropharyngeal haematoma is a rare entity with multiple aetiological factors. If no cause can be found the condition is labelled as spontaneous retropharyngeal haematoma SRH 1 . It has been described too infrequently to determine the prevalence. This is an alarming condition and although associated with life-threatening complications often the condition resolves without event. We describe a case of .
