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Computed tomographic findings in peritonsillar abscess and cellulitis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Masanori Sakaguchi ,
Susumu Sato ,
Shiro Asawa  and
Kiichiro Taguchi
Masanori Sakaguchi*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Japan.
Susumu Sato
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Japan.
Shiro Asawa
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Japan.
Kiichiro Taguchi
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Japan.
*
Address for correspondence: Dr Masanori Sakaguchi, Department of Otolaryngology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto 390, Japan. Fax: 0263-36-9164
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Abstract

The differentiation of a peritonsillar abscess from peritonsillar cellulitis, although difficult on physical examination, is required in order to determine the appropriate treatment. Peritonsillar cellulitis can be treated with antibiotics alone, while a peritonsillar abscess should be drained. Computed tomography (CT) of the neck is often performed to identify the formation of a deep abscess in the neck, but is rarely used to diagnose peritonsillar infections. We report a patient in whom CT was a useful diagnostic tool for distinguishing peritonsillar abscess from peritonsillar cellulitis.

Keywords

Tomography scannersX-ray computedPeritonsillar abscess
Type
Radiology in Focus
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 109 , Issue 5 , May 1995 , pp. 449 - 451
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1995

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