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Pus leaks from tonsil, tonsil enlarged, no pain, multiple rounds of antibiotics for 9 months. it is not tonsiliths. what can it be?
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Peritonsillar absces: If there's swelling above and/or around the tonsil, you may have a peri-tonsillar abscess. You should make an appointment with an otolaryngologist soon.
Answered 10/3/2015
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