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The bilateral Peritonsillar absesses in our case (12 hours after the initial incision and drainage which followed diagnostic needle aspiration). The incisions are still clearly visible.
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Intraoral examination revealed a diffusely erythematous soft palate and uvula, with prominent swelling and midline protrusion (Figure 3). As the patient presented with significant symmetrical bulging of the soft palate, she was treated in the emergency room with a bilateral diagnostic needle aspiration (a 10 gauge needle was used) followed by bilateral incision and drainage (Figure 3).