title: Trismus and carcinoma of the tonsil.
abstract: Carcinoma of the tonsil is the second most common neoplasm of the upper respiratory tract and a sore throat is the most frequent initial symptom. Trismus, which may be an accompanying sign, is only rarely the only presenting symptom. A case is presented.
mesh_terms: D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000150:complications* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014067:Tonsillar Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D014313:Trismus / Q000209:etiology*