Bilateral Peritonsillar Abscess: a case report

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K Dongol Department of GMSMA of ENT-HNS, Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj.

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https://doi.org/10.59779/jiomnepal.970

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Peritonsillar, Abscess

Abstract

Although unilateral peritonsillar abscess is a common problem in otorhinolaryngology, case of bilateral peritonsillar abscess is very rare. Not a single case of bilateral peritonsillar abscess has been reported from Nepal till date. This is a case report of a 52 years old lady who presented with bilateral peritonsillar abscess in emergency and was managed with incision and drainage and antibiotics.

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2016-12-31

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Vol. 38 No. 2&3 (2016): Journal of Institute of Medicine

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Case Reports

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