Parapharyngeal Abscesses Caused by Group G Streptococcus

Abstract EN

Deep neck abscess is a life-threatening infection that causes laryngeal edema and upper airway occlusion.

The predominant bacterial species involved in this disorder is group A streptococcus.

Group G streptococcus (GGS) constitutes the normal commensal flora of the human upper airway.

Although rarely, it can cause pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and peritonsillar abscess.

Here, we report a case of a woman with parapharyngeal abscess caused by GGS.

A 56-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with complaints of sore throat and cervical swelling, and a diagnosis of parapharyngeal abscess was established.

She had upper airway occlusion, requiring urgent tracheostomy.

Endoscopic incision and drainage of the abscess using a specially designed, rigid curved laryngoscope was successfully performed.

Since a rigid curved laryngoscope creates a wide viewing field and working space, it was useful for incision and drainage of the parapharyngeal abscess.