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Published in: Neuroradiology 2/2004

01-02-2004 | Head and Neck Radiology

Acute epiglottitis: MRI

Authors: A. Ozanne, K. Marsot-Dupuch, D. Ducreux, B. Meyer, P. Lasjaunias

Published in: Neuroradiology | Issue 2/2004

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Abstract

We report the MRI findings in an adult with epiglottitis. There was thickening of the epiglottis and left aryepiglottic fold. Management of this life-threatening condition requires imaging only when the diagnosis is uncertain or when an abscess or other complication is suspected.
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Metadata
Title
Acute epiglottitis: MRI
Authors
A. Ozanne
K. Marsot-Dupuch
D. Ducreux
B. Meyer
P. Lasjaunias
Publication date
01-02-2004
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Neuroradiology / Issue 2/2004
Print ISSN: 0028-3940
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1920
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00234-003-1094-x

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