Peritonsillar abscess: also known as quinsy. See detailed information below for a list of 7 causes of Peritonsillar abscess, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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causes of Peritonsillar abscess as a symptom include:
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causes of Peritonsillar abscess
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Peritonsillar abscess: extension of tonsillar infection beyond the tonsillar capsule with abscess formation between the capsule and the musculature of the tonsillar fossa.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
An abscess in the peritonsillar tissue extending into the tonsil capsule, resulting from suppuration of the tonsil. (Dorland, 27th ed)
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A painful pus-filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues; usually a complication of tonsillitis
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
The list below shows some of the causes of Peritonsillar abscess mentioned in various sources:
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Peritonsillar abscess. Of the 7 causes of Peritonsillar abscess that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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Quinsy
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Symptoms related to Peritonsillar abscess:
Quinsy, Abscess (17 causes), Incision and drainage, Antibiotics, Acute tonsillitis, Chronic tonsillitis, Peritonsillar fossa
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