A Case of Esophageal Submucosal Abscess Originating from a Peritonsillar Abscess

Peritonsillar Abscess

Objective. To review the literature concerning the 2 primary hypotheses put forth to explain the pathogenesis of peritonsillar abscess: ‘‘the acute tonsillitis hypothesis’’ (peritonsillar abscess is a complication of acute tonsillitis) and ‘‘the Weber gland hypothesis’’ (peritonsillar abscess is an infection of Weber’s glands). Data Sources. PubMed, EMBASE. Review Methods. Data supporting or ne...

Peritonsillar Abscess.

Peritonsillar abscess is the most common deep infection of the head and neck, occurring primarily in young adults. Diagnosis is usually made on the basis of clinical presentation and examination. Symptoms and findings generally include fever, sore throat, dysphagia, trismus, and a "hot potato" voice. Drainage of the abscess, antibiotic therapy, and supportive therapy for maintaining hydration a...

An Otogenic Trapezius Abscess: A Case Report

Introduction: An otogenic brain abscess is a common ENT problem but an otogenic trapezius abscess can also be experienced in otolaryngological practice, particularly in patients with chronic suppurative otitis media.   Case Report: We report a rare case of a trapezius abscess in an eight-year-old girl who presented at the ENT, Head and Neck Surgery Postgraduate Medical Institute, Lady Readi...

Treatment of Peritonsillar Abscess

Catastrophic caudad spread of a peritonsillar abscess: a case report.

PERITONSILLAR abscess is a known cause of serious airway complications, and, in this context, is discussed in anesthesiology texts. Other medical literature contains reports of peritonsillar abscesses that spread along the deep fascial planes of the neck and chest. We report a rare case in which caudad spread of a peritonsillar abscess lead to life-threatening conditions in addition to airway c...