Thursday, June 5, 2008
Medical Quiz - Answer
The answer to the image below is #4 - Bilateral peritonsillar abscessesThe picture (along with this one) shows swelling of the soft palate and the uvula (image below) is pushed forward by the enlarged tissue. These abscesses are a medical emergency because they can suddenly interfere with breathing and the patient can become septic. Emergency drainage of the abscess is needed, along with