Peritonsillar abscess with uvular hydrops.
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.
Mills
Lisa D
LD
University of California, Davis, Department of Emergency Medicine, Davis, CA.
May
Karen
K
Mihlon
Frank
F
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