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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

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

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Answered 5/29/2018

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A member 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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rashed Hasan answered

Dr Kuitems and 8 doctors agreed

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