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Peritonsillar abscess

MONDO:0005906

An abscess that develops in the space surrounding one or both palatine tonsils.

Also known as: quinsy

5 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Broader categories

Disease (680) Infectious disease (282) Immune system disorder (148) Respiratory system disorder (137) Bacterial infectious disease (93) Human disease (14) Otorhinolaryngologic disease (14) Abscess (8) Disorder of pharynx (3) Lymphoid system disorder (1)

Trials to join now! 3 Not yet recruiting 1 Terminated 1

Tonsil infection showdown: surgery vs. drainage

Disease control Terminated

This study looked at the best way to treat a tonsillar abscess, a painful infection near the tonsils. It compared two treatments: removing the tonsils (tonsillectomy) versus draining the pus with a needle under local anesthesia. The goal was to see which method works better to cl…

Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Geneva • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC