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I have 1 yellow ish white spot on my right tonsil.. its been there for a while not causing no pain or irritation.. just wondering what it could be?

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Dr. Kristin Sokol answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Tonsil stone : Probably a tonsil stone also known as a tonsillolith. Not worrisome, but can be annoying.

Dr Pizzo and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/25/2016

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