Table 2 Timeline: historical information about the evolution of this case
Time | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
Day 1 | Sore throat, limited bloodstained sputum | ||
Day 2 | Fever, dysphagia, throat pain | Clinical: laryngitis | Amoxicillin and analgetics |
Day 5 | Respiratory problems, worsening pain Red, warm, swollen skin from sternum to both ears | CT: abscess in the visceral space | ICU admittance Amoxicillin/clavunalate Vancomycine Fiberoptic intubation failed Tracheotomy not possible |
Day 10 | No more respiratory problems Diminished swelling | 3 positive cultures: anaerobe Prevotella Denticola resistent for penicillin and metronidazole | Surgical drainage Wound on lateral pharyngeal wall |
Day 14 | Full recovery | Discharged from hospital |