<prompt> Swelling between tonsillar area and superior constrictor muscle is known asQuinsyDental abscessParapharyngeal abscessRetropharyngeal abscess  <response>: Ans. a Quinsy. Ref. Disease of ENT by PL Dhingra 3rd pg. 318PERITONSILLAR ABSCESS QUINSY It is collection of pus between capsule of tonsils and superior constrictor muscle. It is characterized by hot potato voice and odynophagia and halitosis. While draining it should be opened at the point of maximum bulge above upper pole of tonsil or just lateral to point of junction of anterior pillar, with a line drawn through the base of uvula. Tonsils are removed 5-6 weeks following an attack of Quinsy.6 Quinsy tonsillectomy vs. Interval tonsillectomy- Quinsy tonsillectomy can be a treatment option in pediatric patients to young to withstand bedside aspiration or ID for recurrent PTA.- Quinsy tonsillectomy can be surgically easier than interval tonsillectomy as fibrosis has not had time to set into themtonsillar capsule.- Interval tonsillectomy can be considered after successful abscess drainage, usually from recurrent PTA after 4-6 weeks. 