All of the following are true about peritonsillar abscess, except:
(c) Abscess is collected lateral to the superior constrictor(Ref. Scott Brown, 8th ed., Vol 3; 626)The abscess is collected in the peritonsillar space medial to the superior constrictor.Rest all are true.
Bulge in soft palate
Does not involve floor of mouth
Abscess is collected lateral to the superior constrictor
Trismus is commonly associated
Pharynx