Tonsillar abscess

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain
ct
Axial C+
delayed
Coronal C+
delayed
Sagittal
C+ delayed
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Large right sided tonsillar abscess. Note the displacement of the parapharyngeal space.

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Arrow indicates lateral displacement of the right parapharyngeal space.

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