Quinsy Flashcards
1
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Definition
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Peritonsillar abscess - colelction of pus around fibrous capsule of tonsil (sequela of tonsillitis)
2
Q
Clinical Features
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Preceding sore throat
Increasing unilateral pain w/ otalgia
Difficulty swallowing
Hot potato speech (soft palate splinting)
Spitting out saliva
Trismus (lock jaw)
Uvula deviation
3
Q
Management
A
Aspiration & incision
Antibiotics to prevent infection
Tonsillectomy if recurrent
