retropharyngeal abscess


ret·ro·pha·ryn·ge·al ab·scess

an abscess arising, usually, in retropharyngeal lymph nodes, most commonly in infants.

retropharyngeal abscess

ENT A disease of children < age 5, in which posterior throat tissue is susceptible to abscess formation, accompanied by high fever, severe sore throat, dysphagia and dyspnea, which may be life threatening. Cf Strep throat.