<prompt> All of the following are absolute indications for tonsillectomy, exceptRecurrent attacksPeritonsillar abscessSuspected malignancyAcute tonsillitis  <response>: Recurrent throat infections, peritonsillar abcess, tonsillitis causing febrile seizures, hyperophy of tonsils causing sleep apnoea or speech interference and any suspicion of malignancy are absolute indications for tonsillectomy. 