Peritonsillar Abscess

Question 1

what is this preceded by?

Answer 1

acute tonsilitis (it is a complication)

Question 2

define

Answer 2

the bacteria become lodged between muscle and tonsil (posterior capsule)

Question 3

classic history

Answer 3

3-7 of preceding acute tonsilitis
unilateral throat pain and odynophagia
trismus (reduced opening of jaw)

Question 4

examination findings

Answer 4

medical displacement of tonsil and uvula- palate bulges out so tonsil no longer seen and concavity of palate is lost

Question 5

management

Answer 5

antibiotics