Giant Tonsillolith in a Child: A Rare Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Thakur Jagdeep S, Minhas Ravinder S, Thakur Anamika, Sharma Dev R, Mohindroo Narinder K
Primary Institution: I. G. Medical College, Shimla, HP, India
Hypothesis
Recurrent tonsillitis leading to fibrosis of ducts and formation of tonsillolith is the reason for the tonsillolith in our case.
Conclusion
The patient had complete relief in odynophagia after the surgical removal of the giant tonsillolith.
Supporting Evidence
- This is the fourth case of giant tonsillolith in a child reported in English literature.
- The stone was 4.2 × 3.6 × 2.1 cm in size and made of calcium carbonate and oxalate.
- Postoperative period was uneventful and the patient recovered well.
Takeaway
A 12-year-old girl had a big stone in her tonsil that made it hurt to swallow, but after doctors took it out, she felt much better.
Methodology
The patient underwent radiological examination, including X-ray and CT scan, followed by surgical removal of the stone and tonsillectomy.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
One 12-year-old female child.
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