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Does tonsil cyst have to be on the tonsils or can it be on the wall of the back of the throat?

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Dr. Rowlin Lichter answered

Tonsils: They ARE in the back of the throat. That's why we look at them when you say AHHH!

Answered 6/29/2018

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