MRI uses high-powered magnets and radio waves to produce images of organs and structures inside the body. The MRI scanner is shaped like a building block with a very large hole in the middle where the ...

Peritonsillar abscess, also known as quinsy, is a bacterial infection that causes pus to collect near the tonsils and the back of the throat. It usually starts with bacteria responsible for strep ...

There are two situations in which surgery may be warranted: Tonsillectomy (surgery to remove infected tonsils) Surgery to remove a tumor irritating your throat Your healthcare provider will discuss ...