A 25-year-old man presents to a regional ED with one week of fever, sore throat, and dysphagia. Acute bacterial tonsillitis and peritonsillar abscess are considered.
Apart from quinsy, list two (2) local and two (2) systemic complications of acute bacterial tonsillitis.
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| Local complications |
Systemic complications |
| 1. |
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| 2. |
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List three (3) examination features that differentiate quinsy from acute tonsillitis.
(Marked out of 3.0)
/ 3
You diagnose peritonsillar abscess and consider ED drainage. Name two (2) patient-specific contraindications.
(Marked out of 2.0)
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List three (3) complications of incision and drainage of a peritonsillar abscess.
(Marked out of 3.0)
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