Peritonsillar Abscess (Quinsy)

Peritonsillar abscess (PTA), classically called Quinsy, is a collection of pus in the loose areolar peritonsillar space between the fibrous capsule of the palatine tonsil and the superior constrictor muscle. It is the commonest deep neck space infection and a high-yield ENT topic where the examiner loves to test localising signs, the drainage debate, and differentiation from parapharyngeal and retropharyngeal abscess…