ABSTRACT

Quinsy is a peritonsillar abscess. It occurs when tonsillitis extends to involve the tonsillar bed. It presents with excess salivation and trismus which impairs speech. The abscess tends to point in the soft palate that represents the route of least resistance and if the medial pterigoid is involved mouth opening is impaired. A lateral X-ray of the neck will confirm the presence and define the extent of the abscess.