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retropharyngeal abscess

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Retropharyngeal abscess (RPA) is an abscess located in the tissues in the back of the throat behind the posterior pharyngeal wall (the retropharyngeal space). Because RPAs typically occur in deep tissue, they are difficult to diagnose by physical examination alone...
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Code
Description
Billable
Details
J39.0Retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess
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