Recurrent and Bilateral Peritonsillar Abscess: A Rare Cause of Upper Airway Obstruction

Abstract

Peritonsillar abscess is a rare but serious complication of acute tonsillitis. Bilateral peritonsillar abscess must be diagnosed and treated promptly because it can cause upper airway obstruction. In this case report, we report a patient with bilateral peritonsillar abscess, who presented with a sore throat, fever and difficulty swallowing and underwent unilateral peritonsillar abscess drainage one year ago.

Keywords

• airway obstruction
• paediatric emergency medicine
• peritonsillar abscess