Case Presentation: A 43-year-old man came to the clinic with complaints of fever, shortness of breath and intense pain while swallowing. Physical examination demonstrated a harsh and a grating sound while breathing. The use of accessory respiratory muscles for respiration was also observed. A lateral radiograph of the neck was then performed (Fig 01). Investigations: Laryngoscopy: Erythema, edema. Patient required urgent tracheostomy. Intraoperative cultures: Positive for Streptococcus pyogenes Based on the patient’s radiographic image, what would be the probable diagnosis?
Option A. La Delfa malformation Option B. Epiglottitis Option C. Tracheal perforation Option D. Relapsing polychondritis Stay tuned for the correct answer! *This image challenge is from the editorial team of Docplexus and is meant for educative purposes only. Source: New England Journal Of Medicine.
