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An unusual complication of chemotherapy: an abscess in the pterygopalatine fossa

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

A. M. Lale ,
P. J. Jani  and
P. D. M. Ellis
A. M. Lale*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK.
P. J. Jani
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK.
P. D. M. Ellis
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: Mr A. M. Lale, F.R.C.S., Department of Otolaryngology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 2QQ.
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Abstract

Abscesses of the pterygopalatine fossa are extremely rare. The cases reported in the literature are all secondary to dental or periodontal disease. We present a case of an abscess in this site which was a complication of chemotherapy and was the result of haematogenous spread.

Keywords

AbscessImmunosuppression
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 112 , Issue 3 , March 1998 , pp. 296 - 297
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1998

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