A Case of Pendulous Tonsil

Abstract

A case of pendulous tonsil appearing in a 55-year-old woman is reported. The tumor, which was less than 5 mm in diameter 5 years ago, had grown to a size of 2.5×1.6×1.4 cm. Tonsillectomy was performed under general anesthesia. The pendulous position of the tonsil was connected to the upper pole of the left tonsil with steal. Histological findings revealed only tonsillar tissue, with evidence of no malignancy.