Unilateral arytenoid swelling in acute epiglottitis suggests the presence of peritonsillar abscess

Ohori, Junichiro; Miyashita, Koichi; Harada, Mizue; Nagano, Hikaru; Makise, Takao; Umakoshi, Mizuo; Iuchi, Hiroyuki; Jimura, Tomohiro; Kawabata, Masaki; Kurono, Yuichi

doi:10.1016/j.anl.2020.06.008

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Diagnosis: Peritonsillar Abscess Concurrent With Epiglottis2

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“…It was identified in 21 of 139 cases (15%) in 1 retrospective review. 1 In a separate case series, CT scanning was considered to be safe and diagnostically effective. 2 On the other hand, because CT scanning is performed in the supine position, the risk of airway obstruction may increase in patients with acute epiglottitis.…”

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Section: Diagnosis: Peritonsillar Abscess Concurrent With Epiglottismentioning

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“…Acute epiglottitis complicated by peritonsillar abscess is uncommon but not rare. It was identified in 21 of 139 cases (15%) in 1 retrospective review 1 . In a separate case series, CT scanning was considered to be safe and diagnostically effective 2 .…”

Section: Diagnosis: Peritonsillar Abscess Concurrent With Epiglottismentioning

confidence: 99%