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Which is a false statement about Retropharyngeal abscess?

A
It lies lateral to midline
B
Causes difficulty in swallowing and speech
C
Can always be palpated by finger at the post pharyngeal wall
D
It is present beneath the veebral fascia
High-Yield Explanation
Retropharyngeal space lies behind the pharynx between the buccopharyngeal fascia covering pharyngeal constrictor muscles and the preveebral facia (i.e. behind the pharynx and in front of preveebral fascia) On physical examination, may reveal bulging of the posterior pharyngeal wall. Dysphagia and difficulty in breathing are prominent symptoms as the abscess obstructs the air and food passages

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