Peritonsillar Abscess Diagnosis and Management

Differential Diagnosis

• Epiglottitis typically presents with stridor, respiratory distress, and a toxic appearance, which is not seen in this patient, making epiglottitis unlikely, as noted by the Anaesthesia guideline society 1
• Eustachian tube dysfunction does not cause fever, trismus, muffled voice, or severe sore throat, and instead presents with ear fullness and hearing changes without systemic symptoms, according to the American College of Radiology guideline society 2

Diagnostic Considerations

• No specific facts were found with associated citations to include in this section.