tonsillitis Flashcards

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what are the complications of tonsillitis?

A
  1. otitis media
  2. quinsy - peritonsillar abscess
  3. rare: rheumatic fever, glomerulonephritis
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when should a tonsillectomy be considered, according to NICE?

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only if person meets all of the following criteria:

  1. sore throats are due to tonsilitis (i.e. not recurrent URTIs)
  2. ≥5 episodes of sore throat per year
  3. sx occuring for at least a year
  4. episodes of sore throat are disabling and prevent normal functioning
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what are the other established indications for a tonsillectomy?

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  1. recurrent febrile convulsions 2˚ to episodes of tonsillitis
  2. OSA, stridor or dysphagia 2˚ to enlarged tonsils
  3. peritonsillar abscess (quinsy) if unresponsive to standard rx
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A 41-year-old woman presents with a sore throat. Examination of the throat reveals the following.

What is the most likely diagnosis?

A

acute tonsillitis

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