38 y/o AAF presents to the ED with a sore throat for 2 weeks, which she states is getting worse. She admits to subjective fever but denies cough, SOB, N/V, dysphagia or drooling. She states that her voice sounds different.
PMHx: none
PSHx: none
Meds: none
Allergies: NKDA
PE:
GEN: overweight, NAD, speaks with a "hot potato" voice
HEENT: PERRL, EOMI, MMM, R tonsilar pillar edematous, no exudate, uvula angled to the L, mild LAD on R
CHEST: CTA B, nonlabored
CV: RRR, no M/R/G
Bedside ultrasound is performed on this patient. What is the diagnosis? Describe the technique used to obtain these images and the relevant anatomy. Thanks to Christopher Mann for submitting this case!