A male asked:
iam seeing something like chopped liver at the back of my tongue near where the tonsils were removed. i have got a strip of tissue on my right side. w?
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Dr. Rashed Hasan answered
30 years experience Pediatrics
Palatine tonsills: It is best to send a photo of what you see. However, the tonsils that are removed during tonsillectomy are the so called: palatine tonsils
There are also the lingual tonsils that are located at the base of the tongue. it is possible that is what you are seeing
Answered on May 29, 2018
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