Question

A 6-year-old boy presents with sore throat, difficulty swallowing, a 'hot potato' voice, and uvular deviation on examination. He has severe pain and trismus. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Peritonsillar abscess (quinsy)

Answer

Tonsillitis

Answer

Epiglottitis

Answer

Pharyngitis

Answer

Retropharyngeal abscess

Practice question

A 6-year-old boy presents with sore throat, difficulty swallowing, a 'hot potato' voice, and uvular deviation on examination. He has severe pain and trismus. What is the most likely diagnosis?