A peritonsillar abscess — also called quinsy — is a swollen, pus-filled pocket that forms near one of your tonsils. It’s often a complication of tonsillitis but can also occur on its own.

A peritonsillar abscess (throat abscess) forms in the tissues of the throat next to one of the tonsils. Severe sore throat and painful swallowing are common symptoms. Treatment may involve draining …

Peritonsillar abscess and cellulitis are acute pharyngeal infections most common among adolescents and young adults. Symptoms are severe sore throat, trismus, "hot potato" voice, and uvular …

Jun 18, 2025 · The peritonsillar space lies between each tonsil and the wall of the throat. An infection can cause a pus-filled swelling (abscess) to develop in this space. Peritonsillar abscesses, also …

Peritonsillar abscess continues to be the most common deep head and neck infection (Galioto 2008). Pus can build up between the pharyngeal muscles and the palatine tonsil capsule, resulting in …

A peritonsillar abscess (PTA), also known as a quinsy, is an accumulation of pus due to an infection behind the tonsil. [2] Symptoms include fever, throat pain, trouble opening the mouth, and a change …

Generally preceded by pharyngitis, tonsillitis, or peritonsillar cellulitis Abscess between tonsillar capsule and superior constrictor and palatopharyngeus muscles

Aug 1, 2025 · The clinical features, evaluation, and management of peritonsillar cellulitis (also called peritonsillitis) and abscess will be discussed here. Cervical lymphadenitis, retropharyngeal cellulitis …

A peritonsillar abscess is a collection of pus that forms in tissues around one or both of the tonsils. It can occur as a result of strep throat or another infection.

Jun 18, 2025 · The peritonsillar space lies between each tonsil and the wall of the throat. An infection can cause a pus-filled swelling (abscess) to develop in this space. Peritonsillar abscesses, also …