Infectious mononucleosis complicated by necrotizing epiglottitis, dysphagia, and pneumonia

J Biem; L Roy; J Halik; V Hoffstein

doi:10.1378/chest.96.1.204

Infectious mononucleosis complicated by necrotizing epiglottitis, dysphagia, and pneumonia

Chest. 1989 Jul;96(1):204-5. doi: 10.1378/chest.96.1.204.

Authors

J Biem¹, L Roy, J Halik, V Hoffstein

Affiliation

¹ Department of Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Canada.

PMID: 2736980
DOI: 10.1378/chest.96.1.204

Abstract

Although infectious mononucleosis is usually a benign illness, life-threatening complications may occur. We describe a 17-year-old pregnant girl who developed necrotizing epiglottitis and dysphagia progressing to aspiration pneumonia and respiratory failure. The factors predisposing to this life-threatening complication are discussed.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Deglutition Disorders / etiology*
Epiglottitis / etiology*
Female
Humans
Infectious Mononucleosis / complications*
Laryngitis / etiology*
Larynx / pathology
Necrosis
Pneumonia, Aspiration / etiology*
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious*