title: Torsion of the palatine tonsil.
abstract: Torsion of a pedunculated part of the palatine tonsil is extremely rare. This paper discusses the clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, treatment of such a case and reviews the existing literature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Victoria Infirmary, Glasgow, UK.
authors.forename: K G
authors.initials: KG
authors.lastname: Prikas
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Bingham
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014066:Palatine Tonsil / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014102:Torsion Abnormality