Other Tonsil Pathologies

Question 1

what other disease is peritonsillar abscess a complication of

Answer 1

acute tonsillitis

Question 2

what is the classic history of peritonsillar abscess

Answer 2

unilateral throat pain, odynophagia, trismus, 3-7 days of preceding acute tonsillitis

Question 3

what pathology is associated with peritonsillar abscess

Answer 3

bacteria between muscle and tonsil produce pus, medial displacement of tonsil and uvula, concavity of palate lost

Question 4

what treatment is involved in peritonsillar abscess

Answer 4

aspiration and antibiotics

Question 5

what is infectious mononucleosis also called

Answer 5

glandular fever

Question 6

what is the causative organism of infectious mononucleosis

Answer 6

Epstein-Barr Virus(EBV)

Question 7

what signs are associated with glandular fever

Answer 7

gross tonsillar enlargement, membranous exudate, lymphadenopathy, palatal petechial haemorrhages, hepatosplenomegaly

Question 8

what is involved in the diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis

Answer 8

atypical lymphocytes in peripheral blood, +ve monospot or Paul-Bunnell test, low CRP

Question 9

what is involved in the management of glandular fever

Answer 9

symptomatic treatment, antibiotics, steroids

NOT ampicillin