Peritonsillar Abscess with Uvular Hydrops

Abstract

The use of ultrasound by emergency physicians has improved the evaluation of pharyngeal infections. We present a unique case of concomitant peritonsillar abscess and uvular hydrops in which ultrasound provided accurate, timely information in the evaluation. [West J Emerg Med. 2010; 11(1):83-85].

Keywords

• peritonsillar abscess
• ultrasonography
• uvular hydrops