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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

  1. Pharyngeal tumour
  2. Phlegmonous tonsillitis
  3. Vincent’s disease
  4. Peritonsillar abscess
  5. Diphtheria
Correct answer

Peritonsillar abscess

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