Hair, there, and everywhere: Peritonsillar abscess formation initiated by pet hair ingestion
Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a common diagnosis, yet the pathogenesis is not clearly defined.This is the first reported case of hair-containing abscess in the peritonsillar space. An eight-year-old male presented with classical symptoms for PTA. During operative drainage, aspiration revealed hair...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2022-11-01
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| Series: | Otolaryngology Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468548822000790 |