RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 An early MR observation of carotid involvement by retropharyngeal abscess. JF American Journal of Neuroradiology JO Am. J. Neuroradiol. FD American Society of Neuroradiology SP 499 OP 501 VO 19 IS 3 A1 C Ide A1 E Bodart A1 M Remacle A1 B De Coene A1 J F Nisolle A1 J P Trigaux YR 1998 UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/19/3/499.abstract AB We report early carotid involvement by retropharyngeal abscess in a 4-year-old boy. MR imaging showed enhancement of the wall and narrowing of the lumen of the internal carotid artery, which were thought to reflect spasm and/or arteritis. Prompt treatment may have prevented hemorrhagic and neurologic complications.