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EJMCR. 2021; 5(8): 253-255


Case report of lingual tonsillitis mimicking supraglottitis: a rare manifestation of infectious mononucleosis

Ankur Batra, Hannah Niesser.




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Background: Infectious mononucleosis (IM) is known to present with upper airway obstructive symptoms; however, the association with lingual tonsillitis as a potential cause is rare.
Case Presentation: We present a case of a 23-year-old male patient presenting with symptoms mimicking supraglottitis and later diagnosed as lingual tonsillitis complicating IM.
Conclusion: It is imperative to keep lingual tonsillitis in sight in patient with symptoms of IM with airway compromise.

Key words: Infectious mononucleosis, lingual tonsillitis, case report, supraglottitis, Epstein-Barr virus.






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