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A case of Quinsy in a fifteen-month old child

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

P. Shenoy  and
V. C. David
P. Shenoy*
Affiliation:
(Stafford)
V. C. David
Affiliation:
(Stafford)
*
Mr P. K. Shenoy, F.R.C.S., D.L.O., 12 Grebe Avenue, Inverness IV2 3TD, Scotland
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Abstract

A case of peritonsillar abscess in an infant is described, which is a rare lesion in infants and young children. To our knowledge this is the youngest child described in the English literature. The clinical presentation and treatment of peritonsillar abscess in infants and young children are discussed. Serious complications can occur early in the course of the disease because of physiological and anatomical factors and thus early aggressive treatment is required.

Keywords

Peritonsillar abscess
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 107 , Issue 4 , April 1993 , pp. 354 - 355
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1993

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