Recurrent tonsillitis is described as:_____ episodes/yr for 3 consecutive years5 episodes/yr for 2 consecutive years or7 episodes in a single year.
#2
In Chronic _____ tonsillitis, tonsils are small but infected, with history of repeated sore throats.
#3
_____ and streptococcal carriers are relative indications for tonsillectomy.
#4
Bluish Flushing of anterior pillars compared to the rest of the pharyngeal mucosa is an important sign of _____ tonsillar infection.
#5
Recurrent episodes of _____ in adults and a single episode in kids is an indication for tonsillectomy
#6
_____ is due to blockage of a tonsillar crypt and appears as a yellowish swelling over the tonsil and can be easily drained
#7
Acute tonsillitis is a contraindication to tonsillectomy since there is an increased chance of _____ and sepsis.
#8
_____ is the collection of pus between the fibrous capsule of the tonsil and the superior constrictor muscles of the pharynx.
#9
Enlargement of _____ lymph nodes even in the absence of acute infection is a reliable sign of chronic tonsillitis.
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Flashcard 1: 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 2: In Chronic _____ tonsillitis, tonsils are small but infected, with history of repeated sore throats.
Answer: fibroid
Flashcard 3: _____ and streptococcal carriers are relative indications for tonsillectomy.
Answer: Diphtheria
Flashcard 4: Bluish Flushing of anterior pillars compared to the rest of the pharyngeal mucosa is an important sign of _____ tonsillar infection.
Answer: chronic
Flashcard 5: Recurrent episodes of _____ in adults and a single episode in kids is an indication for tonsillectomy
Answer: peritonsillar abscess
Flashcard 6: _____ is due to blockage of a tonsillar crypt and appears as a yellowish swelling over the tonsil and can be easily drained
Answer: Tonsillar cyst
Flashcard 7: Acute tonsillitis is a contraindication to tonsillectomy since there is an increased chance of _____ and sepsis.
Answer: haemorrhage
Flashcard 8: _____ 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 9: Enlargement of _____ lymph nodes even in the absence of acute infection is a reliable sign of chronic tonsillitis.
