Neck Edema Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Alopecia Areata

To characterize the clinical presentations, features, and outcomes of eyelash alopecia areata. Retrospective chart review of patients evaluated for eyelash loss and found to have eyelash alopecia areata. A 3-year follow-up was required. The study involved 15 patients. Patients who presented at a tertiary care eye[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Ludwig's Angina

There is typically a bilateral submandibular edema,  The swelling of the anterior soft tissues of the neck above the hyoid bone sometimes leads to the characteristic “bull [slideshare.net]

During the following hours, neck and tongue edema developed. He was started on broad-spectrum antibiotics empirically. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The swelling and induration of the anterior neck, described as brawny edema, begins under the mandible and extends down to the level of the hyoid bone. [journals.lww.com]

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Peritonsillar Abscess

During this period, the patient became more uncomfortable, and edema and erythema of the anterior neck were noted. [anesthesiology.pubs.asahq.org]

CT scan also helps in diagnosing complications, such as deep neck space infections [5]. [hindawi.com]

We do believe, however, that the intubation attempts contributed to the rapid development of edema and erythema of the neck by disrupting the cervical fascial planes. [anesthesiology.pubs.asahq.org]

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Subcutaneous Emphysema

Edema in the neck or upper chest may compress the trachea, cause airway obstruction, and require emergency endotracheal intubation or tracheostomy.1 If your patient develops [journals.lww.com]

Edema in the neck or upper chest may compress the trachea, cause airway obstruction, and require emergency endotracheal intubation or tracheostomy. 1 If your patient develops [journals.lww.com]

Your physical assessment will generally reveal edema of the affected area along with subcutaneous crepitus—a crackling sensation under the skin during palpation. [journals.lww.com]

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Retropharyngeal Abscess

In complex cases, an emergency tracheotomy may be required to prevent upper airway obstruction caused by edema in the neck. [en.wikipedia.org]

The edema is most pronounced in the head and neck. Epiglottitis causes fever, difficulty swallowing, drooling, and stridor. [aafp.org]

Enlarge Print Summary Table Condition Characteristics Angioedema Painless nonpitting edema most pronounced in the head and neck Epiglotittis Fever, difficulty swallowing, [aafp.org]

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Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

Increased Venous pressure Edema of head, neck, arms and upper chest Dilated veins on chest wall Pleural/ pericardial effusion Cerebral edema/ increased IC pressure 18. [slideshare.net]

In summary, facial edema, dilated head, neck, and chest veins, dyspnea, cough, and in some cases, orthopnea are the most common symptoms of SVCS. [rc.rcjournal.com]

Facial edema, dyspnea, cough, dysphagia together with neck and upper extremity distension are most frequently reported. [symptoma.com]

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Parapharyngeal Abscess

However, CT scan is not specific in differentiating an abscess from cellulitis or inflammatory edema. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

How to treat KD mimicking deep neck abscess is a challenging question. [journals.lww.com]

Torticolis Retropharyngeal edema and swollen lymph nodes causing the laxity of the ligaments and structures at the atlantoaxial level resulting asymmetrical head or neck position [explainmedicine.com]

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Traumatic Asphyxia

The patient had facial purple congestion, diffuse head and neck edema and petechiae in the entire face, neck and upper chest (Figure 1). [ijcasereportsandimages.com]

Traumatic asphyxia is cervicofacial cyanosis and edema and petechial hemorrhages of the face, neck, and upper chest that happens because of a compressive compel to the thoracoabdominal [imedpub.com]

Patient with facial cyanosis and edema with cutaneous petechiae, subconjuctival hemmorhages, and echymosis across the anterior neck. [westjem.com]

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Mediastinal Emphysema

There was no pallor, cyanosis, jaundice, lymphadenopathy, pedal edema or clubbing. Her oral and throat examination was normal. [casereports.in]

Pallor, icterus, cyanosis, jugular venous pressure, lymphadenopathy, and pedal edema were negative. [mjdrdypu.org]

There was swelling around her neck and shoulder region bilaterally. On palpation crepitations were present. There were no such findings on chest wall or abdomen. [casereports.in]

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Mediastinal Abscess

All clinicians evaluating a "sore throat" should consider neck edema or gas on neck radiograms as evidence of cervical abscess, and subsequent widening of the mediastinum [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cricothyroidotomy is usually not a good option with in patients with massive neck edema. [utmb.edu]

During this period, the patient became more uncomfortable, and edema and erythema of the anterior neck were noted. [anesthesiology.pubs.asahq.org]

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Injury of the Thyroid Gland

Laryngeal endoscopy revealed normal vocal fold mobility and mild edema of the arytenoids. Fig. 1 Preoperative image of the patients neck. [bmcresnotes.biomedcentral.com]

Laryngeal endoscopy revealed mild laryngeal edema, although there was no impairment in vocal fold mobility on either side. [bmcresnotes.biomedcentral.com]

Discussion Thyroid injury secondary to blunt neck trauma is uncommon and mostly occurs in patients with preexisting goiters [ 1, 2 ]. [bmcresnotes.biomedcentral.com]

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Tracheal Injury

[…] and chest combined injury, even severe throat edema that can result in asphyxia or pulmonary edema which can lead to respiratory distress syndrome. [jtd.amegroups.com]

Head of the bed elevation to decrease edema Broad-spectrum antibiotics prophylactically Ensure ETT balloon does not overlie repair as it will inhibit healing Consultations [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] vessel, lung, thyroid, heart, esophagus and so on; From mechanism it can be classified as blunt injury and sharp injury, and the blunt injury is frequently complicated by neck [jtd.amegroups.com]

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Cervicofacial Actinomycosis

Cervicofacial actinomycosis in children is a rare disorder. This article reports a case in a 7-year-old-girl. The importance of cervicofacial actinomycosis in the differential diagnosis of cervical masses in young patients is emphasized. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Lassa Fever

Some patients, however, deteriorate rapidly, developing facial and neck edema, respiratory distress, oliguria or anuria, and finally hypovolemic shock that responds poorly [link.springer.com]

Facial and neck swelling and conjunctival edema occur in 10 to 30%. [merckmanuals.com]

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Upper Respiratory Infection

All clinicians evaluating a "sore throat" should consider neck edema or gas on neck radiograms as evidence of cervical abscess, and subsequent widening of the mediastinum [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Laryngeal Edema

Edema of the left neck, shoulder, and arm was noted to accompany the onset of laryngeal obstruction secondary to supraglottic edema. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

IGRT results in low rates and low severity of laryngeal edema following treatment for non-laryngeal and non-hypopharyngeal head and neck cancers and may preserve voice quality [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

@article{Nguyen2011ImpactOI, title {Impact of image-guided radiotherapy to reduce laryngeal edema following treatment for non-laryngeal and non-hypopharyngeal head and neck [semanticscholar.org]

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Bronchitis

edema. [msdmanuals.com]

Signs of cor pulmonale include neck vein distention, splitting of the 2nd heart sound with an accentuated pulmonic component, tricuspid insufficiency murmur, and peripheral [msdmanuals.com]

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Acute Bronchitis

edema. [msdmanuals.com]

Signs of cor pulmonale include neck vein distention, splitting of the 2nd heart sound with an accentuated pulmonic component, tricuspid insufficiency murmur, and peripheral [msdmanuals.com]

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Acute Alcohol Intoxication

Damage of gallbladder wall (edema, intramural haemorrhage) and secondary bacterial infection complete the pathological features. [intechopen.com]

In summary, prolonged obstruction of gallbladder neck leads the increase of intraluminal pressure, with venous congestion, impaired blood supply, and lymphatic drainage. [intechopen.com]

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Hypersensitivity

Immediate type hypersensitivity reactions due to heparins are rare, and the exact immunologic pathomechanism has not been identified so far. In our 2 case reports, we describe first a 50-year-old female who received dalteparin (Fragmin ) and developed signs of an immediate type hypersensitivity reaction. The[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Rosacea

Swelling: Facial swelling ( edema ) can occur independently or can accompany other signs of rosacea. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Swelling: Facial swelling (edema) can occur independently or can accompany other signs of rosacea. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

It usually lasts for less than five minutes and may spread to the neck and chest. [aafp.org]

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Adenovirus Infection

Photophobia and blurry vision Swelling of eyelids Foreign body sensation within eye Symptoms of Meningitis and Encephalitis High Fever Stiff neck Headache Seizures Confusion [epainassist.com]

Infection: Keratoconjunctivitis Meningitis and Encephalitis Urinary Tract Infection hemorrhagic Cystitis Symptoms of Keratoconjuctivitis Fever Headache Conjunctival redness and edema [epainassist.com]

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Pharyngitis

Edema, erythema and lymphoid hyperplasia may also be present. [symptoma.com]

The edema is most pronounced in the head and neck. Epiglottitis causes fever, difficulty swallowing, drooling, and stridor. [aafp.org]

edema of the surrounding tissues, fetid breath, low-grade fever, and cough. [atsu.edu]

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Tonsillitis

Drain excess fluids Ludwig’s angina and deep neck infections are serious and can cause edema, distortion, and obstruction of the airway. [healthline.com]

In some cases, they need to create an opening through your neck into your windpipe. This procedure is called a tracheotomy. Doctors perform it in emergency situations. [healthline.com]

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Sinusitis

Physical Examination Findings Initial diagnostic evaluation should include vital signs and physical examination of the head and neck. [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

Notable findings include diffuse edema and erythema localized over the involved cheekbone or periorbital area; palpable cheek tenderness or tenderness/percussion of the upper [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

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Acute Hyperventilation

Pneumothorax, Ventilator asynchrony, increased abdominal pressure Increased arterial pressure Pain, bladder distension Cellular edema Hyponatremia 9. [slideshare.net]

Systemic Cause of Increased ICP Vasodilatation of cerebral vessel Fever, Seizure, Hypercarbia, Hypoxemia, Hypotension Increased venous pressure Neck torsion or compression [slideshare.net]

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Dermatitis

Case Report A 55-year-old Asian woman presented for evaluation of a rash on the head, neck, and arms. [mdedge.com]

It divides the body into four parts, head and neck, trunk, upper limbs, and lower limbs. [intechopen.com]

and/or back of the neck or other findings. [rarediseases.org]

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Cor Pulmonale

Findings include peripheral edema, neck vein distention, hepatomegaly, and a parasternal lift. Diagnosis is clinical and by echocardiography. [msdmanuals.com]

Pulmonary artery hypertension then leads to right ventricular failure Findings include peripheral edema, neck vein distention, hepatomegaly, and a parasternal lift Diagnosis [smartypance.com]

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Acute Sinusitis

Physical Findings Typical physical signs include bilateral nasal mucosal edema, purulent nasal secretions, and sinus tenderness (however, this is not a sensitive or specific [clevelandclinicmeded.com]

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Goiter

The triggers for Grave's disease include: stress, smoking, radiation to the neck, medications, Infectious organisms such as viruses. 54. [slideshare.net]

[…] affect young than older women It causes about two third of all cases of hyperthyroidism These antibodies also react with retrobulbar auto antigens to cause periorbital edema [slideshare.net]

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