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Exam questionKROK 2Medicine · 2013

A 26-year-old patient consulted a doctor abut sore throat, fever up to 38,2°C. A week ago, the patient had angina, didn't follow medical recommendations. On examination, the patient had forced position of his head, trismus of chewing muscles. Left peritonsillar region is markedly hyperemic, swollen. What is the provisional diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Diphtheria of the pharynx
  2. Left-sided peritonsillar abscess
  3. Meningitis
  4. Phlegmonous angina
  5. Tonsil tumour
Correct answer

Left-sided peritonsillar abscess

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