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Where are my tonsils located on my neck ?

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Dr. Hassan Arshad answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

In the throat: The tonsils that most people think of are located in either side of the throat. There are also lingual tonsils that are located at the very back of the tongue.

Dr Davie agreed

Answered 7/11/2018

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A member asked:

Where are my tonsils located on my neck ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hassan Arshad answered

Dr Davie agreed

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