Quinsy, also known as a peritonsillar abscess, is a collection of pus that forms in the tissue around the tonsil. It usually develops as a complication of untreated or severe tonsillitis. Patients often experience intense throat pain on one side, difficulty swallowing, fever, and a muffled hot potato voice. There may also be trismus due to irritation of nearby muscles. Treatment typically involves drainage of the abscess along with antibiotics to control the infection. Quinsy Inflammation of Peritonsillar Tissue Diagram - Chart - diagrams and charts with labels. This diagram depicts Quinsy Inflammation of Peritonsillar Tissue and explains the details of Quinsy Inflammation of Peritonsillar Tissue.
Quinsy Inflammation of Peritonsillar Tissue