Ozbek C, Aygenc E, Unsal E, Ozdem C. Peritonsillar abscess: a comparison of outpatient i.m. clindamycin and inpatient i.v. ampicillin/sulbactam following needle aspiration. Ear Nose Throat J ...

A 29-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital because of sore throat and peritonsillar swelling and bleeding. Symptoms did not abate with antimicrobial therapy. A diagnosis was made.

A 24-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with a three-day history of worsening sore throat, ... She was previously well with no history of recurrent tonsillitis, previous ...

Quinsy or peritonsillar abscess is an acute infectious swelling of the upper pole of the tonsillar fossa (tonsillar sinus). It is mostly seen in adults between 20 and 40 years old, and lies ...

Does my child need their tonsils removed?” To answer this question, one must understand the indications for tonsillectomy and risks associated with surgery. There are several indicators for ...

A peritonsillar abscess is a bacterial infection that can form a pocket of pus near ... It’s estimated that over 53,000 American adults are diagnosed with oral and oropharyngeal cancer each year.

A peritonsillar abscess (PTA) ... Approximately 30% of all PTAs occur in persons aged 20 to 40 years, 2 occurring most often from April to May and again from November to December, ...