BACKGROUND Streptococcus pyogenes is responsible for 5-15% and 20-30% of acute pharyngitis/tonsillitis in adults and children, respectively. It not only causes acute illness but also can give rise to local suppurative complications such as peritonsillar abscess as well as trigger the postinfectious syndromes of glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever and poststreptococcal reactive arthritis. ...

Abstract Objectives The global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 has necessitated changes to ‘usual’ ways practice in otolaryngology, with a view towards out-patient or ambulatory management appropriate conditions. This paper reviews the available evidence for three most common causes emergency referral otolaryngology team: tonsillitis, peri-tonsillar abscess and epistaxis. Methods A literat...

Introduction: Myeloid sarcoma is an unusual extramedullary tumorous lesion consisting of immature cells of granulocytic series. Peritonsillar swelling as a manifestation of myeloid sarcoma is quite unique. The clinical diagnosis of this entity is difficult and fine needle aspiration cytology might be a useful alternative in centres with limited facility. We present such a case which clinically ...

introduction: deep neck space infections (dnsi) are serious diseases that involve several spaces in the neck. the common primary sources of dnsi are dental infections, tonsillar and salivary gland infections, malignancies, and foreign bodies. with widespread use of antibiotics, the prevalence of dnsi has been reduced. common complications of dnsi include airway obstruction, jugular vein thrombo...

INTRODUCTION Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a common condition with a complicated aetiology. PTA after tonsillectomy is rare. This literature review of PTA in the absence of tonsil tissue aims to collate experience of these cases and examine the wider implications for understanding the aetiology of PTA formation. METHODS A structured literature review was performed using Ovid MEDLINE®. Keywor...

The use of ultrasound by emergency physicians has improved the evaluation of pharyngeal infections. We present a unique case of concomitant peritonsillar abscess and uvular hydrops in which ultrasound provided accurate, timely information in the evaluation.