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gezelle My daughter is scheduled to have a tonsillectomy next week. Where exactly are the tonsils located in the throat?
– John
The tonsils are two small, rounded masses of glandular tissue located on either side of the throat. The tonsils are part of the lymphoid system, and produce infection-fighting antibodies against bacteria and viruses entering through the throat. You can usually see the tonsils by looking into your child's throat using a flashlight.
For more information, check out these articles:
Can Tonsils Grow Back?
Tonsillitis
Tonsils and Tonsillectomies
Are Children With No Tonsils More Susceptible to Infections?
Reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD
Date reviewed: October 2006
Originally reviewed by: Neil Izenberg, MD
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