A 20-year-old student presents with severe sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and a 'hot potato' voice. Examination reveals a swollen, fluctuant area...

Question

A 20-year-old student presents with severe sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and a 'hot potato' voice. Examination reveals a swollen, fluctuant area near the tonsil, uvula deviation, and trismus. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Peritonsillar abscess (quinsy)

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Acute tonsillitis

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Ludwig's angina

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Retropharyngeal abscess

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Pharyngitis

ukmla MCQ (SBA): ENT

A 20-year-old student presents with severe sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and a 'hot potato' voice. Examination reveals a swollen, fluctuant area near the tonsil, uvula deviation, and trismus. What is the most likely diagnosis?