Peritonsillar Abscess
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Release Date: 2024-06-14
Peritonsillar abscessis defined as the accumulation of purulent secretion in a potential area containing loose connective tissue between the palatine tonsil fibrous capsule and the pharyngeal superior constrictor muscle. It is usually encountered as a complication of streptococcal tonsillitis and pharyngitis. Peritonsillar abscesses have the most common deep neck infection in young adults. In peritonsillar [...]
