J39.0Dagger codeAsterisk code

Retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess

Other diseases of upper respiratory tract

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GuidelinesAbscess, RetropharyngealDescription Diagnostic criteria General and supportive measures Medicine treatment Referral ICD-10 code: J39.0 DESCRIPTION An infective process of the retropharyngeal space either due to: abscess formation in a retropharyngeal lymph node (lymphadenitis), rarely, extension of infection from surrounding tissues, or rarely, local injury. Always consider cold abscess of TB as a possible cause.