Peritonsillar abscess complicated by internal carotid artery aneurysm in a pediatric patient with congenital hypoplastic posterior communicating artery: A case report

This case underscores the critical need for vigilance in diagnosing and managing vascular complications arising from deep neck infections in pediatric patients. Early intervention and a collaborative healthcare approach are essential to prevent severe outcomes, including life-threatening hemorrhage. The findings emphasize the importance of preoperative vascular imaging in atypical presentations of neck infections to mitigate iatrogenic risks.