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BCEN CEN Practice Question

Which of the following best describes a peritonsillar abscess?

  • Inflammation and swelling of the tonsils, which may involve white or yellow patches of pus, but does not typically form a discrete absautical

  • An accumulation of pus due to an infection located between the tonsil and the pharyngeal muscles, often producing symptoms such as severe sore throat, fever, drooling, and trismus.

  • Inflammation of the epiglottis, which can cause fever, sore throat, and a muffled or hoarse voice, but is not characterized by abscess formation.

  • A localized collection of pus at the tooth root, typically resulting from tooth decay, injury, or prior dental work.

BCEN CEN
Maxillofacial and Ocular Emergencies
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