Acute epiglottic abscess in an adult.

A case of acute epiglottic abscess is reported in an adult female patient who presented with odynophagia and fever. Initial treatment with parenteral antibiotics was not much of a success until incision and drainage of abscess was carried out under general anaesthesia after securing airway with preliminary tracheostomy. Diagnostic difficulties due to different mode of presentation in adults are emphasized. The diagnostic workup and treatment options are discussed.