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Nasopharyngeal carcinoma presenting as a peritonsillar abscess

Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences, 2015
Nasopharyngeal cancers account for 1–5% of all childhood cancers. Its symptoms can often be deceptive and confusing. Peritonsillar abscess is generally seen as a complication of acute tonsillitis in young subjects. It may, however, in rare cases reveal a
Moncef Sellami, Souha Kallel, Mohamed Masmoudi, Ilhem Charfeddine, Malek Mnejja, Abdelmonem Ghorbel   +5 more
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Trans‐Cervical Ultrasound Imaging of the Adult Palatine Tonsils

Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, EarlyView.
Ultrasound imaging of the adult palatine tonsils using a trans‐cervical approach can be used to assess the tonsillar region for intratonsillar and peritonsillar abscesses. An understanding of the sonographic anatomy, technique and tonsillar pathology is required to perform and interpret imaging and inform patient management.
Michelle Fenech, Tristan Reddan
wiley   +1 more source

Histology of Minor Salivary Glands in Tonsillar Diseases

Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology
Objectives To explore a possible difference in the histology of the minor salivary glands in the peritonsillar space between patients with peritonsillar abscess, acute tonsillitis, or tonsillar hypertrophy.
Nelli Vanhapiha, Johanna Wikstén, Enni Sanmark, Jaana Hagström, Karin Blomgren   +4 more
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The role of the mean platelet volume and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in peritonsillar abscesses,

Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
Introduction: Peritonsillar abscess is a serious infectious disease of the tonsillar tissue. Treatment generally requires both medical and surgical approaches to relieve the symptoms. Recently, in addition to clinical follow-up, some inflammatory markers,
Mehmet Şentürk, İsa Azgın, Gültekin Övet, Necat Alataş, Betül Ağırgöl, Esra Yılmaz   +5 more
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Office‐Based Transoral Ultrasonography in the Diagnostic Workup of Oropharyngeal Cancer

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
This article demonstrates how to perform and interpret transoral ultrasound of the palatine and lingual tonsils in patients with suspected oropharyngeal cancer. This technique offers a reliable adjunct to conventional assessment but requires substantial operator experience and patient cooperation.
Amalie P. Posselt, Martin Garset‐Zamani, Tobias Todsen   +2 more
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REGIONAL INCIDENCE OF ACUTE TONSILLITIS AND PERITONSILLAR ABSCESS DURING 2023–2025

Клінічна та профілактична медицина
Introduction. Acute tonsillitis is among the most common infectious diseases of the upper respiratory tract. Peritonsillar abscess, being the most frequent purulent complication, remains an important clinical problem in modern otorhinolaryngology.
Oleksandr M. Naumenko, Yuliia V. Dieieva, Inna V. Gogunska, Lilia I. Romaniuk, Sergiy V. Ziablitsev, Vasyl V. Khrapach   +5 more
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Safety and Efficacy of the Versius Surgical System in Transoral Robotic Surgery: A Prospective Study

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To evaluate the safety and feasibility of the Versius surgical robotic system for transoral robotic surgery in benign and malignant head and neck indications. Study Design Open‐label, prospective, single‐arm, phase II clinical trial. Setting Liverpool Head and Neck Centre, United Kingdom. Methods Between December 2023 and March 2025,
Jason C. Fleming, Katharine Davies, Christopher Loh, Mark Wilkie, Xander Lawson, Saul Truckle, James Constable, Jennifer Gwinnutt, Jennifer Rodrigues, Paul Banks, Zoe Mellor, Terry M. Jones   +11 more
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Claims‐Based Trends in Outpatient Otolaryngology Care: Contributions of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Associates

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To evaluate temporal and geographic trends in outpatient otolaryngology services billed by nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician associates (PAs). Study Design Serial cross‐sectional analysis. Setting National commercial claims database.
Nicholas R. Lenze, Aya M. Dakroub, Chamila D. Perera, Howard J. Ritz, Vinciya Pandian, Michael J. Brenner, Pratyusha Yalamanchi   +6 more
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Bilateral Peritonsillar Abscesses: A Case Presentation and Review of the Current Literature with regard to the Controversies in Diagnosis and Treatment

Case Reports in Medicine, 2011
Although unilateral peritonsillar abscess is a common complication of acute bacterial tonsillitis, bilateral peritonsillar abscesses are quite rare. The incidence of unsuspected contralateral peritonsillar abscess identified at tonsillectomy has been ...
G. X. Papacharalampous, P. V. Vlastarakos, G. Kotsis, D. Davilis, L. Manolopoulos   +4 more
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Bacteriology and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Peitonsillar Abscess

Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2010
INTRODUCTION: Peritonsillar abscess is a common complication of acute tonsillitis. Its management consists of aspiration or surgical drainage followed by appropriate antibiotics.
A Acharya, R Gurung, B Khanal, A Ghimire
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