SAQ 623 – Paediatrics – painful neck swelling

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A 6-year-old boy presents with painful neck swelling that has increased over three days. There is no history of trauma. Photographs are shown below.

Anterior photograph of a child with neck swelling.
Neck swelling photograph 1
Lateral photograph of a child with neck swelling.
Neck swelling photograph 2

List the three (3) most likely differential diagnoses.

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List four (4) local examination findings you would seek to assist diagnosis.

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List two (2) local complications of this diagnosis.

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/ 2

If antibiotic therapy is indicated, state your antibiotic choice.

(Marked out of 1.0)


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State two (2) points in your rationale for this antibiotic choice.

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Total Score: 0 / 12

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