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Can a chronic tonsil infection cause a enlargement of the veins behind the tonsil, on tonsillar pillar?
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Yes: Not the vein itself, but tonsillitis would cause enlargement of the tonsil, inflammation of it’s base and a sore throat.
Answered 6/24/2020
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