Presentation
Pain and swelling in the neck a week ago. Fever. No trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Bilateral peritonsillar abscess
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It is observed volume increase in both tonsils, and two collections are identified, with hypodense centers and highlighted walls after intravenous contrast, associated with inflammatory changes in adipose tissue of parapharyngeal space bilaterally. Reactive lymph nodes were identified in both upper cervical lymph node groups.
Case Discussion
The peritonsillar abscess is a relatively common complication of tonsillitis.
Treatment with antibiotics is an option, but in the vast majority surgical drainage is recommended.