Quinsy: a bilateral presentation.
Bilateral peritonsillar abscesses are rare and often not diagnosed until tonsillectomy. As the condition may create diagnostic problems and serious complications, a case history is presented. The importance of rapid otorhinolaryngological examination and treatment is stressed.
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D000039:Peritonsillar Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D014068:Tonsillectomy