Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils, which are two lymphoid tissue masses at the back of the throat. This condition can cause discomfort and irritation in the throat.
Etiology
Three primary contributing factors have been identified.
Classifications
Tonsillitis can be categorized into three types.
Clinical manifestations
The main symptoms of tonsillitis are fever, tonsillar exudate, sore throat, tender cervical lymph nodes, and neck stiffness. Patients may also note odynophagia (pain when swallowing) and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) secondary to tonsillar swelling.
Complications
Untreated or inadequately managed tonsillitis can result in various complications.
Diagnostic evaluation
The diagnostic evaluation for tonsillitis involves the following.
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