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Can it be possible for you to keep your tonsils after surgery?
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No: The tonsils must go to the pathologist to make sure you do not have any serious problem such as lymphoma. Let the tonsils stay with the pathologist.
Answered 6/26/2014
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No: Tissue removed during surgery is sent to pathology for examination.
Answered 1/2/2015
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No and yes: Tonsils may regrow in time as lymphoid tissue if this was the question.
Answered 11/21/2014
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Body parts: After 1985 there was a big change in how surgically removed body parts were handled. Surgeons used to be able to return certain body parts to the patient, like gallstones, tonsils, occasionally an appendix. With knowledge and better safety standards, body parts/fluids are sent to pathology and not returned to patients. Okay to ask your surgeon to photograph the tonsils for you. Be well.
Answered 6/30/2013
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