A case of parapharyngeal space abscess

Abstract

A case of a parapharyngeal space abscess secondary to submandibular cellulitis of the contralateral side is presented.
The patient is a thirty-year old male. He was referred to our hospital complaining of pain and swelling of the right submandibular region. After three days, swelling of the left cheek and hoarseness was noted.
According to the clinical symptoms and CT findings, it was diagnosed as a left parapharyngeal space abscess. He was treated successfully by an incision for the abscess of the parapharyngeal space and administration of antibiotics. In this case, it is suspected that the infection may have spread to the contralateral side parapharyngeal space through the pathway of the connecting fascial space.