Summary Common early signs of tonsil cancer, such as a persistent sore throat or a small, painless lump on the neck, may not ...

Papilledema that is blurring of optic disk margins also develops. Due to raised intracranial pressure, tonsillar herniation occurs, leading to respiratory distress and death. Possible ...

Significant physical findings included: +++ tonsillar hypertrophy, thick, white nasal mucus but absence of any obvious nasal obstruction on routine examination, ++ enlargement of submandibular ...

GP specialist in paediatrics Dr David Capehorn explains how to explore the differentials and course of action in a child who ...

pemphigus vulgaris and diphtheria of the pharyngeal or tonsillar region. A negative peridontal smear for organisms of the Plaut–Vincent type is helpful, but a positive smear is of no value ...