Tonsilloliths—A Common Cause Of Pharyngeal Calcification

SUMMARYTonsilloliths are a common cause of calcification in the pharynx, but there is a general lack of awareness of this entity among radiologists. Now that surgery for recurrent tonsillitis is less common, it is likely that the condition will be recognised more frequently, though the administration of antibiotics may alter the natural history of the disease. They can be distinguished from other more important causes of calcification in this area by demonstrating their typical location in standard radiographic projections.