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Peritonsillar haematoma
1Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Victoria Infirmary N.H.S. Trust, Glasgow, UK.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|March 1, 1997
Summary
A rare case of peritonsillar hematoma, a complication of acute tonsillitis and warfarin therapy for prosthetic aortic valves, is presented. This study highlights a previously undocumented complication of anticoagulant therapy.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Cardiology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Acute tonsillitis can lead to tonsillar hemorrhage.
- Long-term anticoagulant therapy, such as warfarin, is used for prosthetic aortic valves.
- Peritonsillar hematoma is a rare but serious complication.