These are known as tonsillar crypts. Designed to capture and trap possible microbial invaders, tonsillar crypts are a natural feature of tonsil anatomy. They also bring us (at last!) to the ...

These are known as tonsillar crypts. Designed to capture and trap possible microbial invaders, tonsillar crypts are a natural feature of tonsil anatomy. They also bring us (at last!) to the ...

These are known as tonsillar crypts. Designed to capture and trap possible microbial invaders, tonsillar crypts are a natural feature of tonsil anatomy. They also bring us (at last!) to the ...

Cancer of the tonsil develops in the part of the throat just behind your mouth, called the oropharynx. It is a type of head and neck cancer. The main treatments for tonsil cancer are surgery, ...

“I didn’t think it was a possibility," said Katy Golden, who had her tonsils taken out when she was 5 years old Getty A Michigan woman is detailing the shock she felt after learning her ...

Golden was 5 years old and about to have her tonsils removed to help with some ear issues she’d had since she was an infant. The procedure seemed to go well; her recovery was similar to that of ...

Tonsil regrowth is estimated to happen up to 6% of the time following a partial removal. © PhotoAlto/Ale Ventura via Getty Here’s a horror story for anyone who had ...

Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are calcium debris deposits that form on the tonsils. While tonsil stones are usually not a health concern, they are often an indication of poor oral ...

Tonsils are small glands on either side of the throat that stop bacteria from entering the body. They are an important part of your child’s immune system, but sometimes can become ‘ginormous’ and ...

Tonsils are specialized organs that are part of the lymphatic system and provide your body’s first protective barrier. They protect against foreign substances that you inhale or ingest through the ...

Tonsil stones are a fairly common ailment that don’t usually pose serious health risks. But they can be burdensome to deal with. Tonsil stones, also called tonsilloliths or tonsilliths, are ...