The most common cause of tonsillar asymmetry in children is lymphoma. In adults, tonsillar asymmetry occurs due to oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Asymmetric tonsils are mostly treated with tonsillectomy to exclude the risk of malignancy. However, tonsillar asymmetry may occur due to other causes like tonsillar hyperplasia due to recurrent chronic infection, or a prolapsed tonsil.
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Why my tonsils are asymmetrical in size?
Query: Hello doctor, My tonsils are asymmetrical and I am very scared. Is it normal? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I went through your picture (the attachment was removed to protect the patient's identity). I suggest there is nothing to worry about regarding the minor asymmetry in the tonsils. It is perfectly normal unless you ... Read Full »
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