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Corticosteroids and peritonsillar abscess formation in infectious mononucleosis
, 2004 Peritonsillar abscess formation is an uncommon complication of infectious mononucleosis (IM). Early case reports implicated corticosteroids in the development of such abscesses, however, subsequent studies suggested that these drugs do not promote the ...
Hanna, Brendan C. +2 more
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Detection of peritonsillar abscess using smartphone-based thermal imaging [PDF]
, 2017 Objective: Smartphone-based thermal imaging was evaluated for its utility in the detection of peritonsillar abscesses. Methods: We describe six cases of peritonsillar abscess in which computed tomography and thermography scans of the neck were performed
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A rare case of peritonsillar abscess resulting in cervical necrotizing fasciitis
Otolaryngology Case Reports, 2017 Objectives: Necrotizing fasciitis of the head and neck region is a rare but lethal complication of any head and neck infection. We present a case of cervical necrotizing fasciitis secondary to peritonsillar abscess requiring a large neck debridement and ...
Carmen E. Flores +4 more
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The role of dental status in the pathogenesis and severity of peritonsillar and cervical infections
Frontiers in MedicineBackgroundPeritonsillar and cervical infections, such as peritonsillar phlegmon and laterocervical abscesses, are serious complications of oropharyngeal infections.
Florian Ciprian Venter +9 more
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Bilateral peritonsillar abscess: a rare emergency
, 2018 Peritonsillar abscess, or quinsy, is a rare complication of acute tonsillitis. It usually presents with odynophagia, trismus, and muffled voice, reflecting the space-occupying lesion in the oral cavity. Examination reveals a unilateral swelling on either
Nik Zainun
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NEEDLE ASPIRATION AN EQUAL TO INCISION AND DRAINAGE IN MANAGEMENT OF PERITONSILLAR ABSCESS
Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 2012 Objective: To compare needle aspiration with incision and drainage in treatment of Peritonsillar abscess. Design: Randomized Control Trails. Place and Duration: Department of ENT CMH Peshawar from 28th October 2009 to 1st November 2010.
Zeeshan Ayub Sheikh +2 more
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Predisposing factors of brain abscess in Ardabil [PDF]
Background: Brain abscess is a focal intracerebral infection, which begins as a localized area of cerebritis and develops into a collection of pus surrounded by a well-vascularized capsule. In the present study, we studied all patients with brain abscess
صالح زاده, فرهاد +4 more
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, 2013 Objective: To investigate throat-related quality of life in peritonsillar abscess sufferers. Method: The adult tonsil outcome inventory questionnaire, which is a validated throat-related quality of life tool, was administered to individuals who had ...
Conroy, K. +5 more
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Objective: To investigate throat-related quality of life in peritonsillar abscess sufferers.Method: The adult tonsil outcome inventory questionnaire, which is a validated throat-related quality of life tool, was administered to individuals who had ...
Hopkins C +5 more
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MANAGEMENT OF PERITONSILLAR ABSCESS
, 2019 Introduction: The palatine tonsils represent an important part of the lymphoid tissue in Waldeyer´s ring. They are positioned in a strategic location in the oropharynx, they are often exposed to both inhaled and ingested antigens and accomplish localized
Hassan Abbas Al Abdrabalnabi , Hussien Mohammed Almarshadi , Suha Fahad Alhusayni , Amr Waheeb M Ergsous , Abdulrahman Abdullah A Al Warthan , Rana Mohammed Hawsawi , Omer Bahaa Kashkari , Matar Mohammed Alharbi , Ahmad Naif Alharbi , Faris Ali Alnemer , Sadaqah Marwan Wazzan
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