All of the following are absolute indications for tonsillectomy, except
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.
Recurrent attacks
Peritonsillar abscess
Suspected malignancy
Acute tonsillitis