peritonsillar

Examples

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• Although the left tonsil also appeared to be inflamed, no obvious bulge of the peritonsillar area was seen on that side.

  Academic text (2005)

• We also believe that the incidence of acute bilateral peritonsillar abscess may be higher than the rates that have been reported in the literature.

  Academic text (2005)

• In this article, we describe two cases of bilateral peritonsillar abscess that were successfully treated in this manner.

  Academic text (2005)

• However, the presenting signs and symptoms of bilateral peritonsillar abscess are variable, as was seen in our two patients.

  Academic text (2005)

• Contrary to what has been suggested in the literature, trismus as a sign of peritonsillar abscess may be minimal or absent.

  Academic text (2005)

• The presenting signs and symptoms of bilateral peritonsillar abscess are varied, and therefore a high index of suspicion is important for early diagnosis and treatment.

  Academic text (2005)

• The hallmarks of peritonsillar abscess are severe sore throat, dysphagia, a "hot potato voice," and trismus.

  Academic text (2005)

• Dysphagia, trismus, peritonsillar swelling, and leukocytosis are commonly used landmarks for the diagnosis of peritonsillar abscess.

  Academic text (1996)

• Both unilateral and bilateral peritonsillar abscesses pose a risk of airway occlusion or spontaneous rupture, so urgent treatment is necessary.

  Academic text (2005)

• In two separate articles published in 1991, Snow et al. reported that the combination of needle aspiration and parenteral antibiotics is an effective treatment for peritonsillar sepsis, noting that it spares patients the painful experience of an incision and drainage procedure.

  Academic text (2005)

Compounds

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peritonsillar abscess

• Specialized

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A painful pocket of pus next to a tonsil that makes swallowing difficult

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