Mandibulada Gömülü Yirmi Yaş Dişi ile İlişkili Radyopak Bir Lezyon Olarak Yanlış Teşhis Edilen Bir Tonsil Taşı

Abstract

onsilloliths are calcified structures and known to be formed by bacteria and organic debris in tonsillar crypts. 1-5 Small areas of calcifications on tonsils are frequently encountered, and more common compared to larger concentrations and volumes of calcifications, which occur with a much lower incidence rate. 2,4,6,7 During clinical examination, tonsilloliths may be seen as either white or yellow hard objects within the tonsillar area. 1,5,8 They may be single or multiple and seen unilateral or bilateral. 4,8,9 Yet, they are usually encountered unilateral and in a single formation. 1,7 They can cause odor and bad taste besides symptoms such as; otalgia, dysphagia, sore throat and a foreign