_____ and retropharyngeal abscess may spread to the parapharyngeal space resulting in an abscess.
#2
Recurrent tonsillitis is described as:_____ episodes/yr for 3 consecutive years5 episodes/yr for 2 consecutive years or7 episodes in a single year.
#3
Bluish Flushing of anterior pillars compared to the rest of the pharyngeal mucosa is an important sign of _____ tonsillar infection.
#4
_____ abscess presents with swelling in upper part of sternocleidomastoid, tonsils being pushed medially and trismus (due to spasm of the medial pterygoid)
#5
Acute _____pharyngeal abscess presents as a bulge on one side of the midline and not as a midline bulge
#6
_____ is the collection of pus between the fibrous capsule of the tonsil and the superior constrictor muscles of the pharynx.
#7
Enlargement of _____ lymph nodes even in the absence of acute infection is a reliable sign of chronic tonsillitis.
#8
Incision should always be _____ in Peritonsillar abscess
Hint: intraoral/external
#9
Acute tonsillitis is a contraindication to tonsillectomy since there is an increased chance of _____ and sepsis.
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Globus Pharyngeus Flashcard Deck - 9 Cards
Flashcard 1: _____ and retropharyngeal abscess may spread to the parapharyngeal space resulting in an abscess.
Answer: Peritonsillar
Flashcard 2: Recurrent tonsillitis is described as:_____ episodes/yr for 3 consecutive years5 episodes/yr for 2 consecutive years or7 episodes in a single year.
Answer: 3
Flashcard 3: Bluish Flushing of anterior pillars compared to the rest of the pharyngeal mucosa is an important sign of _____ tonsillar infection.
Answer: chronic
Flashcard 4: _____ abscess presents with swelling in upper part of sternocleidomastoid, tonsils being pushed medially and trismus (due to spasm of the medial pterygoid)
Answer: Parapharyngeal
Flashcard 5: Acute _____pharyngeal abscess presents as a bulge on one side of the midline and not as a midline bulge
Answer: retro
Flashcard 6: _____ is the collection of pus between the fibrous capsule of the tonsil and the superior constrictor muscles of the pharynx.
Answer: Quinsy/Peritonsillar abscess
Flashcard 7: Enlargement of _____ lymph nodes even in the absence of acute infection is a reliable sign of chronic tonsillitis.
Answer: jugulodigastric
Flashcard 8: Incision should always be _____ in Peritonsillar abscess
Answer: intraoral
Flashcard 9: Acute tonsillitis is a contraindication to tonsillectomy since there is an increased chance of _____ and sepsis.
Answer: haemorrhage
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