The Alarming ‘Thumb Sign’

Explore a case of a 65-year-old with severe throat pain and dysphagia. A Lateral Neck Radiograph reveals a critical finding. What is the diagnosis?

Epiglottitis


What is the most likely diagnosis in this 65-year-old woman with a 7-day history of throat pain and difficulty swallowing?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Epiglottitis
Foreign body aspiration
Peritonsillar abscess
Retropharyngeal abscess
Thyroid nodule

Airway Obstruction, Ceftriaxone, Dysphagia, Epiglottitis, Thumb Sign

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