Dermatopathic lymphadenitis imitating a deep neck space infection

Dermatopathic lymphadenitis is a rare diagnosis in the head and neck area. However, it must be included in the differential diagnostic process because its management differs from that of other head and neck lymphadenopathies, keeping in mind that the spectrum of its clinical symptomatology may vary from a mild lymph node enlargement to acute symptoms and signs of a deep neck infection.