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Lymphoma presenting as a peritonsillar abscess.

S Kallel1, H Hadj Taieb, S Makni

  • 1Service ORL et chirurgie cervico-faciale, CHU Habib-Bourguiba, route El Ain km 0,5, 3029 Sfax, Tunisia.

European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases
|April 9, 2013
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Peritonsillar abscess can rarely indicate tonsil cancer, such as lymphoma. Early diagnosis through tonsillectomy is crucial in atypical cases.

Keywords:
LymphomaPeritonsillar abscessTonsillectomy

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Peritonsillar abscess is a common complication of acute tonsillitis, typically affecting younger individuals.
  • Malignant tumors, including squamous cell carcinoma and lymphoma, can rarely present as peritonsillar abscesses.
  • This case highlights a rare instance of tonsillar lymphoma initially presenting as a peritonsillar abscess.

Observation:

  • A 66-year-old woman presented with fever and a right peritonsillar abscess.
  • Initial treatment involved incision-drainage and intravenous antibiotics.
  • Persistent tonsillar hypertrophy prompted further investigation.

Findings:

  • Histological and immunohistochemical examination confirmed tonsillar lymphoma.
  • The patient had no prior history of recurrent tonsillitis, making the presentation atypical.
  • The peritonsillar abscess was the initial clinical manifestation of the underlying lymphoma.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider potential tumoral etiology in peritonsillar abscesses, especially in atypical patient profiles.
  • Prompt tonsillectomy can facilitate early diagnosis of underlying malignancy.
  • This case underscores the importance of thorough histopathological evaluation in persistent or unusual peritonsillar abscess presentations.