- Beck's triad.

Beck's triad of  Parapharyngeal Abscess:-

1. External cervical swelling: at the submandibular region which is tender.
2. Trismus due to spasm of the medial pterygoid.
3. Internal swelling: of the lateral pharyngeal wall,pushing the tonsil medially.

 

Beck's triad of cardiac temponade:-

1-Decrease of systolic blood pressure.
2-Distended jugular vein.
3-Diminished heart sounds(quite heart).

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