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[Purulent lymphadenitis after peritonsillar abscess under immunosuppression. An often forgotten differential diagnosis]
Journal Paper/Review - Jul 1, 2012
Jeleff O, Gutmann Christine, Greminger Peter, Binet Françoise-Isabelle, Stöckli Sandro, Broglie Däppen Martina
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In the present case study, a 75-year-old, immunosuppressed man presented with recurrent cervical abscesses after a peritonsillar abscess. In the cervical region, an ulcer developed with persistent wound healing deficit. Subsequently, the patient's general condition deteriorated, showing symptoms of a Landouzy sepsis. In the course of the examination, Mycobacteria tuberculosis was detected in the cervical ulcer. He suffered from latent tuberculosis, which was reactivated by a combination of his disease, immunosuppressive therapy and the preceding peritonsillar abscess. Upon treatment with tuberculostatics, the patient fully recovered.