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All of the following is true about peritonsillar abscess except?

A
Bulge in soft palate
B
Does not involve floor of mouth
C
Abscess is collected lateral to the superior constrictor
D
Trismus is commonly associated
High-Yield Explanation
Peritonsillar abscess is a collection of pus outside the capsule in peritonsillar area between capsule (medially) and superior constrictor muscle (laterally). So, pus collection is medial to superior constrictor (not laterally).

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