TY - JOUR
T1 - Lingual tonsil abscess with parapharyngeal extension
T2 - A case report
AU - Coughlin, Andrew M.
AU - Baugh, Reginald F.
AU - Pine, Harold S.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2014/9
Y1 - 2014/9
N2 - Lingual tonsil abscess is a rare disorder previously reported only once in the English literature. Because of their similar structure to that of the palatine tonsils, the lingual tonsils have the propensity to develop infection in the same way. The progression of infection, however, is different in that the lingual tonsils lack a capsule, thus preventing the formation of a peritonsillar abscess. Therefore, the only place for infection to spread is either into the tongue or into the parapharyngeal space. Here we present our experience with the latter, and we provide radiographic evidence of the disease. Lingual tonsil abscess, although rare, is an important potential cause of airway obstruction and must be considered in the case of a sore throat with a normal oropharyngeal exam.
AB - Lingual tonsil abscess is a rare disorder previously reported only once in the English literature. Because of their similar structure to that of the palatine tonsils, the lingual tonsils have the propensity to develop infection in the same way. The progression of infection, however, is different in that the lingual tonsils lack a capsule, thus preventing the formation of a peritonsillar abscess. Therefore, the only place for infection to spread is either into the tongue or into the parapharyngeal space. Here we present our experience with the latter, and we provide radiographic evidence of the disease. Lingual tonsil abscess, although rare, is an important potential cause of airway obstruction and must be considered in the case of a sore throat with a normal oropharyngeal exam.
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U2 - 10.1177/014556131409300902
DO - 10.1177/014556131409300902
M3 - Article
C2 - 25255362
AN - SCOPUS:84949187156
SN - 0145-5613
VL - 93
SP - E7
JO - Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
JF - Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
IS - 9
ER -