Exam questionKROK 2Medicine · 2005
A patient complains of intense pressing pain in the pharynx, mainly to the right, impossibility to swallow even liquid food. The illness started 5 days ago. The patient's condition is grave. Body temperature - 38,9°C, speech is difficult, voice is constrained, difficulties in opening the mouth. Submaxillary glands to the right are painful, enlarged. What is the most probable diagnosis?
Answer options
- Pharyngeal tumour
- Phlegmonous tonsillitis
- Vincent’s disease
- Peritonsillar abscess
- Diphtheria
Correct answer
Peritonsillar abscess
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