Abscess Peritonsillar

An abscess of the perintonsillar region is an inflammatory process localized in a special depression in the throat - the cavernous sinus. It constantly produces mucus, which moisturizes the mouth and protects the throat from infections. At the same time, branches of veins and arteries are localized in the sinus bones, so it is easy for the infectious process to spread to the walls of these vessels, which is what happens when pus breaks out of the nasopharyngeal cavity.

An abscess occurs as a complication of viral infections against a background of weakening of the body. But there may be other causes of pathology:

- injuries to the mouth and throat;

- presence of chronic throat disease (for example,