Tonsil abscess

Visual Diagnosis Support Tool: this tool displays a image of tonsil abscess and classifies the characteristic manifestations of this condition. Additionally, it provides summarized information about tonsil abscess, including its usual location, differential diagnosis, treatment, and guidance.

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Last update:2025-02-22

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James Heilman, MD - CC BY-SA 3.0

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Localization. Lips and mouth
Erythematous lesion? Erythematous lesion
Evolution time. Acute: less than 2 weeks
Skin lesion. Subcutaneous/deep: swelling
Surface texture. Normal/smooth
Edges.
Color.
Distribution of lesions. Discreet/isolated injury: 1 to 5 injuries
Associated symptoms. Pain
Additional information.

https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2002/0101/p93.html

https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2017/0415/p501.html

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519520/