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Peritonsillar abscess    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Quinsy; Abscess - peritonsillar

Symptoms

Signs and Tests

An examination of the throat and neck may reveal redness and swelling of the tonsil(s), palate, throat, neck, and skin of the chest.

  • Aspiration of the abscess usually shows fluid containing pus.
  • Culture of the fluid may show bacteria.

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