Question

An 18-year-old presents with unilateral sore throat, deviation of the uvula to the opposite side, and a 'hot potato' voice. According to NICE, which is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Peritonsillar abscess (quinsy)

Answer

Tonsillitis

Answer

Laryngitis

Answer

Epiglottitis

Answer

Pharyngitis

Practice question

An 18-year-old presents with unilateral sore throat, deviation of the uvula to the opposite side, and a 'hot potato' voice. According to NICE, which is the most likely diagnosis?