Bilateral Peritonsillar Abscess in an Infant: An Unusual Presentation of Sore Throat
Joint Authors
Seerig, Mariana Manzoni
Chueiri, Letícia
Jacques, Janaina
Mello, Maria Fernanda Piccoli Cardoso de
Silva, Martin Batista Coutinho da
Zatt, Daniel Buffon
Cunha, Rosana Cristine Otero
Maranhão, Andre Souza de Albuquerque
Source
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-08-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Peritonsillar abscess is considered a suppurative complication of acute tonsillitis.
It is usually unilateral and clinically evident bilateral presentation is uncommon.
The condition affects mainly children older than 10 years and young adults.
Herein we present a rare case of bilateral peritonsillar abscess in an infant.
Presentation of Case.
A 1-year-old boy presented with a two-day history of worsening sore throat, loss of appetite, vomiting, and fever.
Examination of the oral cavity and oropharynx revealed enlarged and inflamed tonsils and a bilaterally congested and bulging soft palate.
CT scan confirmed the hypothesis of bilateral peritonsillar abscess.
Antibiotic therapy was instituted and after 5 days only slight regression of swelling of the soft palate was observed.
He underwent a surgical procedure for draining the abscesses.
After the procedure, he presented good clinical and laboratory evolution and was discharged home.
Discussion.
Although peritonsillar abscesses are considered common complications of acute tonsillitis bilateral cases are extremely rare, especially in early childhood.
The diagnosis is based on history and physical examination and the treatment remains controversial among otolaryngologists.
Conclusion.
Bilateral peritonsillar abscess should be diagnosed and treated promptly and adequately to prevent respiratory obstruction and to avoid dissemination into the deep neck spaces.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Seerig, Mariana Manzoni& Chueiri, Letícia& Jacques, Janaina& Mello, Maria Fernanda Piccoli Cardoso de& Silva, Martin Batista Coutinho da& Zatt, Daniel Buffon…[et al.]. 2017. Bilateral Peritonsillar Abscess in an Infant: An Unusual Presentation of Sore Throat. Case Reports in Otolaryngology،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148662
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Seerig, Mariana Manzoni…[et al.]. Bilateral Peritonsillar Abscess in an Infant: An Unusual Presentation of Sore Throat. Case Reports in Otolaryngology No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148662
American Medical Association (AMA)
Seerig, Mariana Manzoni& Chueiri, Letícia& Jacques, Janaina& Mello, Maria Fernanda Piccoli Cardoso de& Silva, Martin Batista Coutinho da& Zatt, Daniel Buffon…[et al.]. Bilateral Peritonsillar Abscess in an Infant: An Unusual Presentation of Sore Throat. Case Reports in Otolaryngology. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148662
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1148662