All of the following are 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
Answer is C. (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.