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A member asked:

Can you tell me if on each side and i had my tonsils and adenoids removed about 2-3 years ago so can it be tonsillitis?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Not usually: Tonsils and adenoids are usually removed at same time. Tonsils usually do not grow back. Adenoids not infrequently can regrow related to incomplete removal of all adenoid tissue.

Answered 3/8/2015

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