Peritonsillar abscess (PTA), also known as a
quinsy or quinsey, is a recognized complication of tonsillitis and consists of a collection
Kaynak: Peritonsillar abscessIts common name is derived from its former use as a medicinal herb to cure
quinsy . It is native to much of Europe . Description and
Kaynak: Asperula cynanchicaancient authorities, she was a goddess who relieved men from pain and sorrow, or delivered the Romans and their flocks from angina (
quinsy ).
Kaynak: AngeronaHe suffered many bouts of indigestion and from
quinsy , from which he would recover after putting up with great discomfort. serious
quinsy,
Kaynak: Shirkuhschools Virgili is also noted for his use of tracheostomy to treat
quinsy ; the procedure is better known for treating diphtheria One of
Kaynak: Pedro VirgiliShepard died of
quinsy , a Peritonsillar abscess , which is a complication of tonsillitis at the age of 44. Legacy : Shepard was regarded as
Kaynak: Thomas Shepard (minister)He died of
quinsy in 1650 whilst staying with his kinsfolk, the Wynns of Gwydir , and was buried at the parish church of Llandygai . |
Kaynak: John Williams (archbishop of York)about to be excommunicate d when Adrian died at Anagni on 1 September 1159, reputedly choking on a fly in his wine, but probably of
quinsy .
Kaynak: Pope Adrian IVExternal links:
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quinsy. net | accessdate 3 January 2010 . author Liss, Erik |
Kaynak: Magnus CarlsenHe developed
quinsy (an abscess of the tonsils) that caused him to give up preaching and move to Cedar County, Iowa in 1850 to improve
Kaynak: Pardee ButlerTonsillitis , infectious mononucleosis ,
quinsy , tonsil stones and tonsil cancer. Name Lymphatic System | Latin systema lymphoideum | Image
Kaynak: Lymphatic system assessmentOsceola died of
quinsy (though one source gives the cause of death as "malaria " without further elaboration) on January 30, 1838, less
Kaynak: OsceolaOthers A few other causes are rare, but possibly fatal, and include parapharyngeal space infections: peritonsillar abscess ("
quinsy"),
Kaynak: Pharyngitis