Recurrent tonsillitis is described as:_____ episodes/yr for 3 consecutive years5 episodes/yr for 2 consecutive years or7 episodes in a single year.
#2
Bluish Flushing of anterior pillars compared to the rest of the pharyngeal mucosa is an important sign of _____ tonsillar infection.
#3
In Chronic _____ tonsillitis, there is hyperplasia of lymphoid tissue and may interfere with speech, deglutition and respiration.
#4
Enlargement of _____ lymph nodes even in the absence of acute infection is a reliable sign of chronic tonsillitis.
#5
Incision should always be _____ in Peritonsillar abscess
Hint: intraoral/external
#6
_____ abscess or parapharyngeal abscess is a complication of acute tonsillitis
#7
Acute tonsillitis is a contraindication to tonsillectomy since there is an increased chance of _____ and sepsis.
#8
_____ and retropharyngeal abscess may spread to the parapharyngeal space resulting in an abscess.
Tonsillitis Indian Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Tonsillitis Flashcard Deck - 8 Cards
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: Bluish Flushing of anterior pillars compared to the rest of the pharyngeal mucosa is an important sign of _____ tonsillar infection.
Answer: chronic
Flashcard 3: In Chronic _____ tonsillitis, there is hyperplasia of lymphoid tissue and may interfere with speech, deglutition and respiration.
Answer: parenchymatous
Flashcard 4: Enlargement of _____ lymph nodes even in the absence of acute infection is a reliable sign of chronic tonsillitis.
Answer: jugulodigastric
Flashcard 5: Incision should always be _____ in Peritonsillar abscess
Answer: intraoral
Flashcard 6: _____ abscess or parapharyngeal abscess is a complication of acute tonsillitis
Answer: Peritonsillar
Flashcard 7: Acute tonsillitis is a contraindication to tonsillectomy since there is an increased chance of _____ and sepsis.
Answer: haemorrhage
Flashcard 8: _____ and retropharyngeal abscess may spread to the parapharyngeal space resulting in an abscess.
Answer: Peritonsillar
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