A 28-year-old man presents with severe sore throat, muffled “hot potato” voice and trismus. Oropharyngeal examination reveals unilateral swelling of t...

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A 28-year-old man presents with severe sore throat, muffled “hot potato” voice and trismus. Oropharyngeal examination reveals unilateral swelling of the soft palate with uvular deviation to the opposite side. 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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Epiglottitis

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Viral pharyngitis

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Peritonsillar abscess

A 28-year-old man presents with severe sore throat, muffled “hot potato” voice and trismus. Oropharyngeal examination reveals unilateral swelling of the soft palate with uvular deviation to the opposite side. What is the most likely diagnosis?