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Squamous cell carcinoma presenting as a peritonsillar abscess.

S B Holmes1, K Vora, P S Hardee

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, St Bartholomew's and The Royal London Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK.

The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
|February 17, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Peritonsillar abscess can rarely indicate tonsil squamous cell carcinoma. All excised tissue requires histopathological diagnosis to ensure accurate cancer detection.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is typically caused by bacterial infection.
  • Malignancy is an uncommon etiology for PTA.

Observation:

  • Two cases of PTA were identified.
  • Both cases were ultimately diagnosed as squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil.

Findings:

  • PTA is a rare but possible presentation of tonsil squamous cell carcinoma.
  • Histopathological examination of excised tissue is crucial for diagnosis.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider malignancy in the differential diagnosis of PTA.
  • Routine histopathological analysis of all excised tonsillar tissue is essential for early cancer detection and management.

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