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Peritonsillar cellulitis

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Peritonsillar cellulitis is recognised in general practice as a precursor of a peritonsillar abscess (quinsy). The patient may have many of the features of a quinsy as the two conditions may overlap. The cellulitis may be bilateral. It usually responds to oral antibiotics if promptly treated.

The patient should be reviewed to decide if a routine tonsillectomy is indicated. If the clinician is uncomfortable with distinguishing it from a quinsy it should be managed as a peritonsillar abscess.


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