Peritonsillar Abscess Flashcards
1
Q
what is this preceded by?
A
acute tonsilitis (it is a complication)
2
Q
define
A
the bacteria become lodged between muscle and tonsil (posterior capsule)
3
Q
classic history
A
3-7 of preceding acute tonsilitis
unilateral throat pain and odynophagia
trismus (reduced opening of jaw)
4
Q
examination findings
A
medical displacement of tonsil and uvula- palate bulges out so tonsil no longer seen and concavity of palate is lost
5
Q
management
A
antibiotics
