Spontaneous retropharyngeal hematoma (RH) is a rare cause of acute noninflammatory neck swelling that may rapidly evolve to upper respiratory airway obstruction. The diagnosis is often delayed because of its rarity and the absence of objective signs and diagnostic laboratory data in the majority of cases (1–3).

Jul 25, 2022 · Spontaneous retropharyngeal hemorrhage, also known as spontaneous retropharyngeal hematoma, describes an accumulation of blood in the retropharyngeal space. It is a rare but potentially fatal entity due to potential for …

Retropharyngeal hematomas are life-threatening conditions due to the possibility of progressive obstruction of the upper airways. A spontaneous unprovoked bleeding is highly unusual, and the condition is often associated with underlying conditions such as cervical spinal cord injury, trauma with or without bone damage, and neck surgery.

Nov 3, 2023 · Retropharyngeal hematoma is a rare but life-threatening situation and may require emergency tracheostomy or surgical drainage if the airway is compromised. We present a case of a retropharyngeal hematoma with shown active submucosal bleeding and describe the novel approach taken for compression and control of the hemorrhage.

In patients with blunt trauma, particularly geriatric patients and those with minor trauma, an insidious retropharyngeal hematoma (RH) may deteriorate and have lethal consequences. We review the relevant literature to elucidate the clinical characteristics, treatment, complications, and outcomes of blunt traumatic RH with respiratory symptoms.

Retropharyngeal hematoma is a rare entity with a potential for fatal outcome owing to progressive internal blood loss and airway obstruction. The di-agnosis can be difficult, as a patient may initially have only a sore throat without shortness of breath and may be misdiagnosed with viral pharyngitis. If a retropharyngeal mass is identified ...

Dec 19, 2022 · Bleeding into the retropharyngeal region in children is an unusual cause of acute upper airway obstruction. Even in the absence of known risk factors or aetiology, this rare entity should be considered as one of the differential diagnoses of retropharyngeal swellings in children.

Nov 2, 2008 · We describe the case of a patient who developed a massive retropharyngeal haematoma after a fall. Whilst the retropharyngeal space is an uncommon site for bleeding complications, it is clinically important as the development of upper …

Feb 20, 2021 · Retropharyngeal hematoma is a rare incident caused by blood accumulation in the retropharyngeal space between the vertebral body and pharyngeal muscles. The causes of retropharyngeal hematoma include anticoagulation, cervical spine trauma, great vessel trauma, iatrogenic injury, foreign bodies, and spontaneous bleeding [ [1] , [2] , [3] , [4] ].

Dec 8, 2023 · Retropharyngeal hematoma is an unusual cause of airway obstruction that can be a life-threatening emergency at times if left underdiagnosed or delayed in providing treatment. History taking plays a vital role as it is closely associated with anticoagulant therapy or a previous history of trauma, which can lead to the diagnosis.