DIAGNOSIS
Information from patients is needed to make the diagnosis peritonsiler abscess. Patients had a history of pain in the esophagus is one that supports peritonsilar abscess. History of acute pharyngitis and tonsillitis accompanied by a lack of comfort in unilateral pharingeal (Steyer, 2007).
The diagnosis is rarely in doubt if the inspector saw a large swelling peritonsilaris, pushing past the midline uvula, with edema of the palate molle and protrusion of tissue from the midline. Palpation if possible to distinguish abscess from cellulitis (Adams, 1997).
In the investigation can be done:
1. Laboratory tests such as complete blood, electrolytes, and blood culture. Which is the "gold standard" for diagnosing abscess peritonsilar is by collecting pus from the abscess using a needle aspiration (Jevuska, 2007).
2. Radiological examination in anteroposterior position only shows "distortion" of the network but not useful for certain locations who abscess (Daley, 2007).
3. On CT scan can be seen on the tonsils hipodens areas that indicate the presence of fluid in the affected tonsils besides that it also can be seen in an asymmetrical enlargement of the tonsils. This examination can help to plan the operation (Daley, 2007).
4. Ultrasound, a technique is simple and noninvasive and can help in distinguishing between cellulitis and the beginning of the abscess. This examination can also determine a more focused selection before surgery and drainage for sure.
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