| Autor: |
Schamp, S., Pokieser, P., Danzer, M., Marks, B., Denk, D.-M., Denk, D |
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European Radiology; Sep1999, Vol. 9 Issue 8, p1629-1631, 3p |
| Abstrakt: |
Acute epiglottitis is a rare but life-threatening disease that commonly occurs in children, and also rarely in adults. The symptoms may be mild and non-specific before a rapid onset of airway obstruction occurs. Early diagnosis is essential, as delayed treatment is associated with a high rate of complications including death. We present the clinical and radiological findings of this unusual condition in an adult. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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