Other Tonsil Pathologies Flashcards

1
Q

what other disease is peritonsillar abscess a complication of

A

acute tonsillitis

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2
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what is the classic history of peritonsillar abscess

A

unilateral throat pain, odynophagia, trismus, 3-7 days of preceding acute tonsillitis

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3
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what pathology is associated with peritonsillar abscess

A

bacteria between muscle and tonsil produce pus, medial displacement of tonsil and uvula, concavity of palate lost

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4
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what treatment is involved in peritonsillar abscess

A

aspiration and antibiotics

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5
Q

what is infectious mononucleosis also called

A

glandular fever

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6
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what is the causative organism of infectious mononucleosis

A

Epstein-Barr Virus(EBV)

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what signs are associated with glandular fever

A

gross tonsillar enlargement, membranous exudate, lymphadenopathy, palatal petechial haemorrhages, hepatosplenomegaly

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what is involved in the diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis

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atypical lymphocytes in peripheral blood, +ve monospot or Paul-Bunnell test, low CRP

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what is involved in the management of glandular fever

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symptomatic treatment, antibiotics, steroids

NOT ampicillin

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