A Case of Tonsillolith

Abstract

A 34-year-old male patient complained of left tonsillar calculus without subjective symptoms. X-ray examination revealed an oval radio-opaque mass in the left tonsillar area. Tonsillectomy was performed, and a yellowish gray stone was found in the left tonsil. This stone was 2.1×1.7×1.6cm. in size and its dry weight was 5.2gm..
Chemical analysis revealed 97% calcium phosphate and 3% protein. The etiology of tonsillolith is unknown. The literature is reviewed.