[A soft tissue infection of the throat with entry usually by the pharynx but sometimes as an extension of a lateral neck infection resulting from a neck injury. The major risk is upper airway obstruction caused by pharyngeal swelling. (Daniel R. Masys, from a written communication) ( MSH )]
UMLS (ICD9CM) C0155843 Relation/PAR: abscess
DISEASE OF PHARYNX NOS