Fig. 3

Computed tomographic scans of the neck showing edema and copious liquid in the cervical-facial spaces, exerting a mass effect over the airways with complete obliteration at the soft palate level. a Coronal section of the head and neck showing marked swelling of the right parotid and mandibulopharyngeal spaces with left deviation of the airway. b Axial section of the head at the level of the oropharynx showing marked edema of the right tonsil and soft palate with compromise of airway patency. L Left, R Right