Peritonsillar Abscess and Ludwig's Angina

Ludwig's

tonsillar

10.1002/ccr3.6325

<p>26 August 2022</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bhavesh V.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Peritonsillar Abscess = Infection that develops between the tonsil and the surrounding tissue Parapharyngeal Abscess = Collection of pus that forms in the deep tissues of the neck Retropharyngeal Abscess = Infection that develops behind the pharynx Tonsillar Phlegmon = Inflammation of the tonsil</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ludwig's Angina = Airway obstruction and difficulty breathing Peritonsillar Abscess = Severe throat pain and difficulty swallowing Parapharyngeal Extension = Spread of infection to the deeper tissues of the neck Tonsillar Phlegmon = Inflammation of the tonsil with possible abscess formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Parapharyngeal Space = Lateral to the pharynx and medial to the mandible Retropharyngeal Space = Behind the pharynx and in front of the prevertebral fascia Peritonsillar Space = Between the tonsil and the surrounding tissue Submandibular Space = Below the floor of the mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Severe throat pain and difficulty swallowing = Peritonsillar Abscess Fever, chills, and general malaise = Tonsillar Phlegmon Difficulty breathing and swelling of the neck = Ludwig's Angina Tender swelling in the neck and difficulty moving the neck = Parapharyngeal Extension</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ludwig's Angina = Odontogenic infection or dental abscess Peritonsillar Abscess = Viral or bacterial tonsillitis Parapharyngeal Abscess = Salivary gland infection or trauma Retropharyngeal Abscess = Tuberculosis or other granulomatous diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers