An infection in the deep neck space causes a retropharyngeal abscess. The condition can cause fatal airway obstruction, so doctors treat it as a medical emergency. A person’s symptoms can include ...

A pea-sized lump in your neck is usually a swollen lymph node. It’s often a sign you’re fighting an infection or a result of an insect bite or sting. The appearance of a pea-sized lump in your neck ...

A retropharyngeal abscess is a life-threatening collection of pus that forms in the back of the throat. It typically develops when the lymph nodes behind your throat become infected. They may have ...

Parotid gland abscesses caused unusual facial nerve palsy in two patients, according to a case report published on July 30 in the International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. Only 15 other cases of ...

Ludwig’s angina is a rare but serious bacterial skin infection that affects your mouth, neck, and jaw. Considered a type of cellulitis, Ludwig’s angina spreads rapidly to infect the soft tissues below ...

A branchial cleft cyst is a birth abnormality that occurs on one or both sides of the neck. This atypical tissue may form fluid-filled sacs or passages that drain fluid on the neck surface. These ...