Most common deep spac...
Fever and sore throat
Most common initial complaints
Trouble swallowing, pain with opening the mouth (trismus), muffled (“hot potato”) voice
Classic presenting symptoms
Unilateral neck or...
Abscesses should be urgently/emergently drained via either needle as...
Patients may be discharged on oral antibiotics to complete a 10- to 14-day course when afebrile and peritonsillar swelling has subsided.
Recurrent peritonsillar ab...
Chung JH, Lee YC, Shin SY, et al. Risk factors for recurrence of peritonsillar abscess. J Laryngol Otol. 2014;128(12):1084–1088. [View Abstract on OvidInsights]
ENT Trainee Res...
Q: Are radiographs necessary to make the diagnosis of peritonsillar abscess?
A: No. The physical examination is diagnostic. A lateral neck radiograph, ultrasound, CT, or MRI is indicated only if th...
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<bold>Figure 26-5</bold> Peritonsillar abscess. Note the erythema and swelling on the left and the right deviation of the uvula. (Courtesy of Seth Zwillenberg.)
<bold>Figure 26-5</bold> Peritonsillar abscess. Note the erythema and swelling on the left and the right deviation of the uvul...