Abstract
Unilateral suppurative cervical lymphadenitis is characterized by acute onset of 1 or more tender cervical lymph nodes and can lead to fever, cellulitis, abscess formation, and bacteremia. This form of lymphadenitis is usually caused by gram-positive bacteria. The present case details the treatment of a previously healthy 24-year-old man who presented with an acutely inflamed cervical lymph node. The patient did not respond to antibiotic monotherapy or combination antibiotics but recovered rapidly after methylprednisolone and osteopathic manipulative treatment were added to his care.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 49-51 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of the American Osteopathic Association |
| Volume | 111 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - Jan 2011 |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Complementary and alternative medicine
Disciplines
- Alternative and Complementary Medicine