Presentation
Severe right sided throat pain and fever
Patient Data
Age: 75
Gender: Male
From the case:
Peritonsillar abscess (quinsy)
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Fluid collection with soft tissue swelling in the right tonsillar fossa extending down into the upper larynx.
Case Discussion
Peritonsillar abscess is also known as quinsy and is often a complication of tonsillitis.