"A quinsy, also known as a peritonsillar abscess, is an abscess between the back of the tonsil and the adjoining wall of the throat".    From Wordnik.com.  [languagehat.com: NEWS IN ANCIENT GREEK.] Reference

Jona, here's a short list: abscesses anywhere on the scalp, face, or neck; peritonsillar abscesses; deep neck abscesses.    From Wordnik.com.  [My glamorous profession] Reference

A surgeon's services are especially desirable in this disorder, as early puncture of the peritonsillar tissue may save days of suffering in affording exit for pus as soon as it forms.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Home Medical Library, Volume II (of VI)] Reference

Quinsy or peritonsillar abscess can also produce bad breath.    From Wordnik.com.  [Best Syndication -] Reference

Suppuration occurs in from three to seven days; in adults it is usually in the peritonsillar tissue of the anterior pillar of the fauces, and extends into the soft palate.    From Wordnik.com.  [Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition.] Reference

The growth rapidly infiltrates the peritonsillar connective tissue and adjacent palatal mucous membrane, which becomes pale and œdematous, and the condition at this stage may simulate a suppurative tonsillitis.    From Wordnik.com.  [Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition.] Reference

Symptoms may include coughing; dizziness; drowsiness; fainting; of consciousness; diaphoretic book pressure; peritonsillar weakness; nausea; seizures; streptoccoccal barium rate; iam breathing; atropinized stomach; vomiting; weakness.    From Wordnik.com.  [Wii-volution]

Examination showed a peritonsillar abscess.    From Wordnik.com.  [Blood Brothers]