The patient sought care for a mass in her right buttock, but had no tonsillar symptoms. Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare neuroendocrine tumor that most commonly affects the head, neck, and trunk.

Tonsil stones form when debris collects in the tonsils then calcifies to form hard stones. Prevention tips can include gargling with salt water, using mouthwash, using a water flosser, or having a ...

A tonsil cyst is a lump on one or both of the tonsils that may feel like a pimple. A doctor should check to rule out other conditions that can cause growths in the area. The tonsils are two masses of ...

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Words of wisdom: As far as your body goes, take the little things seriously. Why? I’ll tell you a story. But first I’m going to break every normal column-writing convention and tell you how the story ...