A collection of pus in the peritonsillar space which is between the capsule of the tonsil and the superior constrictor muscle.
Peritonsillar abscess is the most common deep infection of the head and neck that occurs in adults. It originates in the peritonsillar tissues as Peritonsillitis and culminates into Peritonsillar abscess.
Quinsy(used earlier)- The Latin word [...]
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What are adenoids?
The adenoids are aggregates of lymphoid tissue present in the nasopharynx.They are situated submucosally.They are also called as the nasopharyngeal tonsil.
What is the cause of adenoid hypertrophy?
Age: adenoid hypertrophy is the problem restricting itself to children.patients is usually between the age group of 3-10 yrs.
Physiological: the hypertrophy of the nasopharyngeal tonsil is a [...]
Anatomy:
The palatine tonsils are the submucosally situated aggregates of lymphoid tissue. They are located in the posterior one third of the tongue.
Tonsillitis:
It simply refers to the inflammation of the tonsils due to any cause. It can be
Acute or
Chronic
Acute tonsillitis:
It is one of the most common complaint with which a patient presents to [...]