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Lingual tonsil abscess with parapharyngeal extension: a case report
Andrew M Coughlin1, Reginald F Baugh, Harold S Pine
1Department of Surgery, 8303 Dodge St., Omaha, NE 68114, USA. acoughlin82@gmail.com.
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal
|September 26, 2014
Summary
Lingual tonsil abscess, a rare infection, can cause airway obstruction. Unlike palatine tonsils, lingual tonsils lack a capsule, leading to potential spread into the tongue or parapharyngeal space.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Lingual tonsil abscess is a rare condition.
- Lingual tonsils share structural similarities with palatine tonsils, predisposing them to infection.
- Unlike palatine tonsils, lingual tonsils lack a capsule, influencing infection progression.
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