Prevalence and Imaging Characteristics of Palatine Tonsilloliths Detected by CT in 2,873 Consecutive Patients

Aim. Tonsilloliths are calcified structures that develop in tonsillar crypts. They are commonly detected in daily clinical practice. The prevalence of tonsilloliths was 16 to 24% in previous reports, but it is inconsistent with clinical experience. The aim of this study is to clarify the prevalence,...

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Main Authors: Akira Takahashi, Chieko Sugawara, Takaharu Kudoh, Daisuke Uchida, Tetsuya Tamatani, Hirokazu Nagai, Youji Miyamoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/940960
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