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Korean Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 1993;36(4): 827-830. |
A case of large tonsillolith. |
Suk Tae Kang, Yin Gyo Jung, Chin Saeng Cho, Kyung You Park |
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거대한 편도 결석 1례 |
강석태 · 정인교 · 조진생 · 박경유 |
한림대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실 |
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ABSTRACT |
Spiculated tonsilloliths of varying size can be found from around or within the substance of tonsils as a result of repeated episodes of inflammation of tonsils. Small tonsilloliths are frequently encountered on the section of tonsils via microscopic examination, but they are usually not recognizable clinically. Tonsilloliths of considerable size are very rare, and only a few cases have been reported. Recently, the authors have experienced a case of large tonsillolith which was managed with tonsillectomy. We report this case with a literature review.
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