Parapharyngeal Space Abscess
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A parapharyngeal space abscess is a collection of pus in a deep compartment of the neck, located next to the pharynx and jaw, which usually appears as a complication of a dental, tonsillar, or throat infection.
Frequent symptoms: Intense neck and throat pain, difficulty or pain when opening the mouth, fever, visible swelling on one side of the neck, and, at times, trouble swallowing or breathing. The general malaise tends to worsen rapidly.
When to see a doctor? It is a situation that requires prompt attention: if there is high fever, neck swelling that is growing, or difficulty breathing, the evaluation should not be postponed even a few hours.
Which specialist treats it? It is addressed by the maxillofacial surgeon and the dentist, and in acute cases also by the emergency physician. In the face of these signs, the most prudent thing is to seek medical review without delay.
Data on 45 doctors who treat parapharyngeal space abscess
Which specialist treats parapharyngeal space abscess?
An abscess of the pharyngomaxillary space is treated by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, the specialist in the face, mouth, and jaw. If you have facial swelling, severe pain, and difficulty swallowing or breathing, seek emergency medical care.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in parapharyngeal space abscess
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Karina V. Ramírez García
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Olivia Raquel Hernandez Morales
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Jair González Robles
Dr. Monserrat Molina Brindis
Dr. Jocelyn Fernández Bahena
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Frequently asked questions
What is parapharyngeal space abscess?
A parapharyngeal space abscess is a collection of pus in a deep compartment of the neck, located next to the pharynx and jaw, which usually appears as a complication of a dental, tonsillar, or throat infection.
Which doctor treats parapharyngeal space abscess?
An abscess of the pharyngomaxillary space is treated by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, the specialist in the face, mouth, and jaw. If you have facial swelling, severe pain, and difficulty swallowing or breathing, seek emergency medical care.