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Bilateral peritonsillar abscess: A rare emergency.

C Boon¹, W E Wan Mohamad², I Mohamad³

¹ORL, MO, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Hospital Sultanah Nora Ismail Batu Pahat, Johor Malaysia.

Malaysian Family Physician : the Official Journal of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia

|May 26, 2018

Summary

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Bilateral peritonsillar abscess, a rare quinsy complication, presents unique diagnostic challenges. Prompt recognition and drainage are crucial to prevent severe outcomes and ensure patient survival.

Keywords:

Peritonsillar abscess tonsillitis

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Otolaryngology
Emergency Medicine

Background:

Peritonsillar abscess (quinsy) is a known complication of acute tonsillitis.
Typical symptoms include severe throat pain, difficulty opening the mouth (trismus), and a muffled voice.

Observation:

This case highlights a rare bilateral peritonsillar abscess presentation.
The patient was initially referred from primary care due to diagnostic uncertainty.

Findings:

Bilateral peritonsillar abscess can lead to catastrophic sequelae if not managed promptly.
Early diagnosis and immediate surgical drainage are essential for favorable outcomes.

Implications:

Emphasizes the need for heightened clinical suspicion for bilateral peritonsillar abscess.
Underscores the importance of rapid intervention to prevent airway compromise and mortality.