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Tonsillar abscess

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain
ct

Large right sided tonsillar abscess. Note the displacement of the parapharyngeal space.

Annotated image

Arrow indicates lateral displacement of the right parapharyngeal space.

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