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Absceso periamigdalino - Treatment

Nombres alternativos

Quinsy; Absceso de las amígdalas

Tratamiento:

Si la infección se detecta temprano, a usted le darán antibióticos. Muy probablemente, si se forma un absceso, será necesario drenarlo con una aguja o haciéndole un corte para abrirlo.

Algunas veces, se puede drenar el absceso y extirpar las amígdalas al mismo tiempo. Se recetarán analgésicos.

Expectativas (pronóstico):

El absceso periamigdalino generalmente desaparece sin tratamiento, aunque la infección puede reaparecer en el futuro.

Complicaciones:

Obstrucción de las vías respiratorias
Celulitis de la mandíbula, el cuello o el tórax
Endocarditis (poco común)
Líquido alrededor de los pulmones (derrame pleural )
Inflamación alrededor del corazón (pericarditis)
Neumonía

Situaciones que requieren asistencia médica:

Consulte con el médico si ha tenido amigdalitis y presenta síntomas de absceso periamigdalino.

Igualmente, llame al médico si presenta:

Dificultad respiratoria
Dificultad para deglutir
Dolor torácico
Fiebre persistente
Síntomas que empeoran

Sistema linfático

Anatomía de la garganta

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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