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I have seen an area on my tonsil that looks like a hole and it looks blue inside? is it normal to see blue tissue inside tonsil crypts ? and is the blue colour of concern? the hole is a little bigger. i get tonsil stones on occasion?
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One who "gets tonsil stones" is a likely candidate for tonsillectomy, despite the color seen.
Answered 7/27/2021
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