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Multiple Deep Neck Abscesses Developed in a Case of Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Proposed as a Chemotherapy Related Complication, A Case Report

byDaniel Chai Z.C; Nur Izzati Ishak; Eugene Wong H.C

Published December 18, 2025  •  Vol. 12, Issue 11, pp. 1468–1473Open Access
DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2025.12110130

Abstract

We are describing a peculiar case of multiple deep neck abscesses developed in a young 25 years old lady, who is a case of newly diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) post completion of Daunorubicin chemotherapy regime. The subject had initial bilateral neck swelling which worsened, whereby serial follow up radiological investigation demonstrated multiple deep neck collections. Abscesses were drained surgically, particularly one which is located in the nasopharynx is visually described. The main bulk of this article is dedicated to explore and link various factors which may contribute to the transformation of tumorous lymph nodes into full blown abscesses.

Keywords: Deep neck abscess is a condition whereby pus is accumulated in potential spaces

JournalInternational Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)
ISSN2321-2705
Volume / IssueVolume 12, Issue 11
Pages1468–1473
Publication dateDecember 18, 2025
DOI10.51244/IJRSI.2025.12110130
PublisherRSIS International
LicenseOpen Access

How to cite this article

Daniel Chai Z.C, Nur Izzati Ishak, & Eugene Wong H.C (2025). Multiple Deep Neck Abscesses Developed in a Case of Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Proposed as a Chemotherapy Related Complication, A Case Report. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), 12(11), 1468-1473. https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2025.12110130

BibTeX

@article{Daniel2025,
  title   = {Multiple Deep Neck Abscesses Developed in a Case of Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Proposed as a Chemotherapy Related Complication, A Case Report},
  author  = {Daniel Chai Z.C and Nur Izzati Ishak and Eugene Wong H.C},
  journal = {International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)},
  volume  = {12},
  number  = {11},
  pages   = {1468--1473},
  year    = {2025},
  doi     = {10.51244/IJRSI.2025.12110130},
  publisher = {RSIS International}
}