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Absceso periamigdalino - Symptom

Nombres alternativos

Quinsy; Absceso de las amígdalas

Síntomas:

Una o ambas amígdalas resultan infectadas. La infección se puede diseminar al techo de la boca (paladar), así como al cuello y al tórax, incluyendo los pulmones. Los tejidos inflamados pueden obstruir las vías respiratorias, lo cual constituye una emergencia médica potencialmente mortal.

El absceso se puede abrir (romper) dentro de la garganta e infectar o bloquear posteriormente la vía respiratoria.

Los síntomas del absceso periamigdalino abarcan:

  • Escalofríos
  • Dificultad y dolor al abrir la boca
  • Dificultad para deglutir
  • Babeo o incapacidad para tragar saliva
  • Hinchazón facial
  • Fiebre
  • Dolor de cabeza
  • Voz velada
  • Dolor de garganta (puede ser intenso y generalmente es en un lado)
  • Ganglios de la mandíbula y garganta sensibles

Signos y exámenes:

Un examen de la garganta con frecuencia muestra hinchazón en un lado y en el paladar.

La úvula en la parte posterior de la garganta puede estar distanciada de la hinchazón. El cuello y la garganta pueden estar enrojecidos e hinchados en uno o en ambos lados.

Se pueden realizar los siguientes exámenes:

  • Reviewed last on: 11/23/2010
  • Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; and Seth Schwartz, MD, MPH, Otolaryngologist, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Shirley WP, Woolley AL, Wiatrak BJ. Pharyngitis and adenotonsillar disease. In: Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al, eds. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier;2010:chap 196.

Melio FR. Upper respiratory tract infections. In: Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Wallis RM, et al, eds. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier;2009:chap 73.

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