Case Report: Bilateral peritonsillar abscess with complications of upper airway obstruction

Abstract

Background: Peritonsillar abscess is a collection of pus between the tonsillar fibrous capsule and the pharyngeal constrictor muscle. Unilateral peritonsillar abscess is a common complication of acute tonsillitis, whereas bilateral peritonsillar abscess is rare. The incidence of bilateral peritonsillar abscess remains unknown but is estimated to be 4.9% of all peritonsillar abscess cases. Case report: A 20-year-old man came to the emergency room with bilateral peritonsillar abscess and complaining of shortness of breath for two weeks. Physical examination showed muffled voice, 82% oxygen saturation, and inspiratory stridor. The isthmus faucium was narrow, with approximately 30% remaining. Peritonsillar puncture revealed pus mixed with blood. The treatment for this patient included bilateral peritonsillar incision and drainage and intravenous antibiotics of levofloxacin and metronidazole. The patient came to the Ear, Nose, Throat, Head, and Neck (ENTHN) Outpatient Unit eight days after the procedure for a control checkup and was in good condition. Conclusion: We have reported a bilateral peritonsillar abscess with complications of upper airway obstruction, in which we performed incision and drainage. Prompt and appropriate management is needed to avoid unwanted morbidity and mortality.

Case Report: Bilateral peritonsillar abscess with complications of upper airway obstruction

“…2,4,10 Meanwhile, broad-spectrum quinolones are third-line therapy for peritonsillar abscess treatment and first-line therapy for CAP. 14,15 Therefore, antibiotic therapy for this case is a combination of quinolone and metronidazole. Furthermore, the administration of metronidazole depends on the frequency of anaerobic organisms in the peritonsillar abscesses.…”

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