Tonsil cysts and tonsil cancer can cause similar symptoms. A doctor can differentiate between them with tests like imaging and biopsies. Your tonsils are lumps of lymph tissue at the back of your ...

Tonsil cancer is the most common form of oropharyngeal (throat) cancer. But among all types of cancer, tonsil cancer is still relatively rare, affecting a little more than eight out of 100,000 people.

A cyst is a sac of tissue containing fluid or air that can form in many areas of the body. Cysts often do not need to be removed unless they are causing pain or other problems. There are several ...