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Computed tomography (CT) of the neck with contrast, axial plane, performed on the day of presentation, revealing extensive supraglottic inflammatory changes but no sign of drainable abscess.
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Computed tomography (CT) of the neck with contrast revealed extensive supraglottitis with left-sided phlegmon formation, but no evidence of a drainable abscess (Fig. 1).
CT of the neck with contrast, axial plane, performed 3 days following initial presentation, revealing disease progression and small abscess/phlegmon noted anterolateral to both sides of thyroid cartilages.
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Following a 3-day interval, due to minimal clinical improvement, a repeat CT scan was performed (Fig. 2).
CT of the neck and thorax with contrast, coronal plane, performed 7 days following initial presentation, revealing a mediastinal collection measuring 36x34 mm above the level of the aortic arch.
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A repeat CT scan was performed which noted mediastinal abscess formation (Fig. 3.).