A girl has the sudden onset of unilateral tonsillar enlargement with a deviated uvula and trismus. What is the diagnosis?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Peritonsillar abscess (quinsy)
- Step 1: Pus collects between the tonsil and its capsule.
Answer
Peritonsillar abscess (quinsy).
Why not the others: Tonsillitis, Infectious mononucleosis and Epiglottitis do not fit this picture as well.
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