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Quinsy: A bilateral presentation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

S. Kristensen ,
A. Juul  and
F. Nielsen
S. Kristensen*
Affiliation:
Esbjerg, Denmark
A. Juul
Affiliation:
Esbjerg, Denmark
F. Nielsen
Affiliation:
Esbjerg, Denmark
*
Søren Kristensen, M.D., ENT-Department, Set. Joseph's Hospital, 6700 Esbjerg, Denmark.
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Abstract

Bilateral peritonsillar abscesses are rare and often not diagnosed until tonsillectomy. As the condition may create diagnostic problems and serious complications, a case history is presented. The importance of rapid otorhinolaryngological examination and treatment is stressed.

Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 99 , Issue 4 , April 1985 , pp. 401 - 402
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1985

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