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===Signs===
Anterior space abscess can cause trismus (spasm of jaw muscle) and hard mass formation along the angle of the mandible, with medial bulging of the tonsil and lateral pharyngeal wall. Posterior space abscess causes swelling in posterior pharyngeal wall. 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.<ref>http://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/ear,-nose,-and-throat-disorders/oral-and-pharyngeal-disorders/parapharyngeal-abscess{{full|date=November 2016}}</ref>
==complications==
It is a life threatining condition , more fatal and required immediate medical care. it has high morbidity and mortality rate.
acute oedoma of larynx with respiratory obstruction
thrombophlebits of jugural vein with septicaemia
spread of infection to retrophrayngeal space
spread of infection to mediastinum along the carotid space
mycotic aneurysm with possible subsequent ruputre of the internal carotid artery
massive haemorrhage <ref>http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00405-004-0800-6/fulltext.html</ref>
==References==
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