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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Accurate diagnosis of peritonsillar abscesses is vital for timely treatment.
  • Clinical symptoms are primary for diagnosis, with lab tests and imaging as adjuncts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate clinical symptoms and inflammatory parameters for predicting tonsillar abscesses.
  • To determine the utility of diagnostic procedures in identifying peritonsillar abscesses.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 752 patients with acute tonsillar infections hospitalized between 2012 and 2021.
  • Evaluation of clinical symptoms, inflammatory markers (C-reactive protein, leukocyte count), and medical history.

Main Results:

  • Trismus (OR 2.392) and palatal arch protrusion (OR 29.679) were significant predictors of abscess presence.
  • C-reactive protein and leukocyte count did not show statistical significance as predictors.

Conclusions:

  • Clinical presentation alone can diagnose tonsillar abscesses in clear cases.
  • Ultrasound is recommended as the primary noninvasive diagnostic tool for inconclusive findings.
  • Computed tomography is reserved for select cases; inflammatory markers monitor therapy but do not predict abscess presence.