A 1-year-old boy presented to the emergency department with a two-day history of worsening sore throat, loss of appetite, vomiting, difficulty with swallowing, and fever. Physical examination No fever and other vital signs were normal. Examination of the oral cavity and oropharynx revealed enlarged and inflamed tonsils and a bilaterally congested and bulging soft palate, more pronounced on the right, with a midline uvula. Laboratory Examination White blood counts- 10.060/mm3. C-reactive protein level- 93.1 mg/L.
Monospot test was negative. Management Computerized tomography (CT) scan of the neck showed bilateral hypodense masses, consistent with bilateral peritonsillar abscess. What treatment do you recommend for this condition? *This case is for Docplexus editorial team for educative purpose only Source: Case Reports in Otolaryngology Stay connected, the answer will be posted in the…
