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[A tonsillolith].

R Cerný1

  • 1Otolaryngologická klinika FNsP, Olomouc.

Ceskoslovenska Otolaryngologie
|November 1, 1990
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A large tonsillolith was found in a child's peritonsillar abscess. Analysis identified the tonsil stone as dahllite, prompting a review of 29 other tonsillolith cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Pathology
  • Mineralogy

Background:

  • Tonsilloliths, or tonsil stones, are calcifications that form within the tonsils.
  • While often asymptomatic, they can occasionally be associated with complications or secondary infections.

Observation:

  • A case report details a 10-year-old girl with a peritonsillar abscess where a significant tonsillolith was incidentally discovered.
  • The tonsillolith measured 26 x 4 mm and weighed 0.84 g.

Findings:

  • Infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis confirmed the tonsillolith's composition as dahllite, a calcium phosphate mineral.
  • Scanning electron microscopy was used to document the surface morphology of the tonsillolith.

Implications:

  • This case contributes to the understanding of tonsillolith presentation and composition, particularly in pediatric patients.
  • The review of 29 published cases and discussion on etiological factors provide insights into the development of tonsilloliths.