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[From tonsillitis to peritonsillar abscess].
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Revue medicale suisse [Rev Med Suisse] 2021 Oct 06; Vol. 17 (753), pp. 1690-1693. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Acute tonsillitis is a common disease. The tonsillar infection can be uni- or bilateral with a high rate of spontaneous recovery. In some cases, a peritonsillar cellulitis or abscess can occur, characterized by an inflammatory reaction of the peritonsillar space. The red flags consist of a gradually worsening odynodysphagia, an ipsilateral swelling of the soft palate, a trismus (infrequent in children) and in some cases a change of voice (« hot potato voice »). A needle puncture of the swollen soft palate is then required. If pus is found, a surgical drainage by either hot tonsillectomy or incision under local anesthesia with an appropriate antibiotic therapy must be carried out.<br />Competing Interests: Les auteurs n’ont déclaré aucun conflit d’intérêts en relation avec cet article.
- Subjects :
- Child
Humans
Peritonsillar Abscess diagnosis
Peritonsillar Abscess therapy
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Details
- Language :
- French
- ISSN :
- 1660-9379
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 753
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Revue medicale suisse
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 34614309