Supraglottitis

Case contributed by Michael P Hartung , 5 Apr 2018
Diagnosis almost certain
Changed by Ian Bickle, 6 Apr 2018

Updates to Study Attributes

Findings was changed:

Thickened, edematousoedematous, and enhancement of the epiglottis and aryepiglottic folds. This is particularly pronounced in the aryepiglottic folds. No discrete rim-enhancing fluid collections or air identified. Severe narrowing of the airway. Secretions just above the level of the cervical esophagusoesophagus.

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