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 subject of your question.

Tonsil stones, or tonsiliths, are calcium deposits that form in small crevices in the tonsils (called crypts). They occur due to a buildup of food particles, mucus, and bacteria.

Learn about tonsillar hypertrophy, including causes of enlarged tonsils, common symptoms, when a tonsillectomy is needed, and available treatment options for both children and adults.

SURGICAL SURPRISE: Abbie was told post-operative bleeds happen in about 1% of all tonsillectomies. Almost a year ago I had a septoplasty, tubinoplasty and my tonsils out. When I knew I was going ...

A surge in violent attacks on crypto holders is driving insurers to develop kidnap and ransom policies tailored for digital asset investors.

To get to the Nightmare Frontier, you must first acquire the Tonsil Stone.The earliest you can find it is in the Forbidden Woods.When you arrive at the first small village in the woods (with the ...

In the new year, Conrad had surgery to remove his tonsils and part of his tongue in hope of finding the primary cancer. Thankfully, they found it, said Conrad. He said: "It was in my right tonsil.

Enumclaw’s founders’ crypts will finally be getting replaced. The Daughters of the American Revolution Mary Fell Stevenson Chapter out of Black Diamond recently announced that after a year of ...

Scientists reveal new details about the 5.3-million-year-old flood, which triggered earthquakes, generated tropical-storm force winds, and created a waterfall 30 times taller than Niagara.