Peritonsillar swelling is not always quinsy
Quinsy is a common encounter in family physician practice. It is defined as a collection of purulent material in the peritonsillar space, giving appearance of unilateral palatal bulge. Presenting symptoms include trismus, muffled voice, odynophagia, and ipsilateral otalgia. When the diagnostic needl...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia
2013-10-01
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| Series: | Malaysian Family Physician |
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| Online Access: | http://www.e-mfp.org/2013v8n2/quinsy.pdf |