Peritonsillar abscess

  • History / PE:
    Odynophagia
    Trismus ("lockjaw")
    Muffled voice
    Unilateral tonsillar enlargement
  • Treatment:
    Antibiotics
    Surgery
  • Notes:
    Uvula and soft palate deviated away from affected side
  • Associated With:
    Acute pharyngitis



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July 18th 2010