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posterior space abscess causes swelling in posterior pharyngeal wal. trismus( spasm of jaw muscle) is minimal. posterior abscess may involve structures within the carotid sheath, causing rigors, high fever, bacteremia, neurologic deficit, massive haemorrhage caused by carotid artery rupture.
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