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Palatine tonsils occasionally called the faucial tonsils are the tonsils on the left and right sides at the back of the throat which can often be seen as white lumps.Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils and will often but not necessarily cause a sore throat and fever. In chronic cases tonsillectomy may be indicated.

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