What is a peritonsillar abscess? A peritonsillar abscess is a swollen, pus-filled pocket that forms near one of your tonsils. It’s usually quite painful and can make it difficult to open your mouth. …

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, …

2019年2月27日 · Quinsy, or peritonsillar abscess, is among the commonest deep infections of the adult head and neck. In contrast to tonsillitis, it occurs in adults and the bacteria responsible …

2023年7月17日 · Peritonsillar abscess, also known as quinsy, is the localized collection of pus in peritonsillar space between the tonsillar capsule and superior constrictor muscle. It was first …

What is quinsy? A quinsy (peritonsillar abscess) is a pus-filled pocket that forms near one of your tonsils. It’s usually a complication of tonsillitis, but this isn’t always the case. It is often caused …

2021年1月1日 · A peritonsillar abscess (also known as quinsy) is a complication of acute tonsillitis in which pus collects in the peritonsillar space. If untreated it may lead to deep neck space …

Quinsy, also known as a peritonsillar abscess, is a rare and potentially serious complication of tonsillitis. You should see your GP if you or your child have symptoms of quinsy. In quinsy, the...

2022年1月18日 · Peritonsillar abscesses, also called quinsy, usually occur as a complication of tonsillitis. They most often are caused by "strep throat" bacteria (group A beta-hemolytic …

Peritonsillar abscess (PTA), also known as quinsy or PTA, is a recognized complication of tonsillitis that accumulates pus beside the tonsil in the Peritonsillar region. The abscess can …

Peritonsillar abscess (also known as quinsy) is an uncommon complication where a collection of pus (abscess) develops deep to the tonsil. This is caused by a bacterial infection. It usually …