Suspected peritonsillar abscess
Recommended: Clinical diagnosis (drain at bedside); CT Neck with IV contrast if drainage fails or atypical is an acceptable imaging study for suspected peritonsillar abscess. Most cases are diagnosed clinically and drained without imaging.
Recommended study
Clinical diagnosis (drain at bedside); CT Neck with IV contrast if drainage fails or atypical
Most cases are diagnosed clinically and drained without imaging. Image atypical, complicated, or pediatric cases.