Parapharyngeal abscesses leading to complications, although rare after the advent of antibiotics, can lead to serious complications. One such complication is carotid erosion that can lead to a potentially fatal carotid artery blowout. We report a case of a previously healthy infant who presented with fever, ear bleed and progressively increasing swelling in the right side of his neck that led to airway compromise. The child required immediate securing of the airway at presentation. Imaging revealed lobulated abscess with multiple bleeding points eroding the carotid vessels, along with internal jugular venous thrombus. Surgical exploration was done and abscess debulked. Histopathology revealed aspergillus, which was treated with antifungals. He was discharged on oral warfarin after 40 days of hospital stay and remains well on follow-up. Sentinel ear bleed warrants close observation for possibility of carotid artery blowout in children with parapharyngeal abscesses.
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