Presentation
Severe sore throat and fever for the past 2 days.
Patient Data
Age: 18 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Peritonsillar abscess
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2.7cm rim enhancing right peritonsillar abscess, with resultant distortion of the upper airway.
Case Discussion
Peritonsillar abscess (quinsy) is a collection of pus that lies between the tonsillar capsule and superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle. It is thought to be a result of tonsillitis.
Surgical drainage is usually required, as it was in this case.