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 called quinsy, usually occur as a complication of ...
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- Abscesses
- American Academy
- Head & Neck
- Health Topics > Abscesses
- Health Topics > Streptococcal Infections
- Health Topics > Throat Disorders
- Health Topics > Tonsils & Adenoids
- Health Topics > Tonsils/Tonsillectomy
- Neck
- Neck Surgery
- Otolaryngology
- Streptococcal Infections
- Surgery
- Throat Disorders
- Tonsils & Adenoids
- Tonsils/Tonsillectomy