title: Peritonsillar abscess with uvular hydrops.
abstract: The use of ultrasound by emergency physicians has improved the evaluation of pharyngeal infections. We present a unique case of concomitant peritonsillar abscess and uvular hydrops in which ultrasound provided accurate, timely information in the evaluation.
authors.affiliation: University of California, Davis, Department of Emergency Medicine, Davis, CA.
authors.forename: Lisa D
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Mills
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: May
authors.forename: Frank
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Mihlon
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