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Pediatric spontaneous tonsillar hemorrhage treated with tonsillotomy: A case report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: We present a case of pediatric spontaneous tonsillar hemorrhage treated by emergency tonsillotomy. The article describes the diagnostic challenges of this rare and unclear occurrence, as well as the need for an individually decided treatment plan based on the etiology of the hemorrhage. Tonsillotomy, to our knowledge previously unreported in the literature for this indication, proved effective both in achieving hemostasis and in relieving long-term symptoms caused by tonsillar hypertrophy.

Source: Acta Oto-Laryngologica Case Reports

DOI: 10.1080/23772484.2026.2631692

Authors: Daniel Ginström, Mervi Kanerva

Institution: Helsinki University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Oropharyngeal Anatomy and Pathologies

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $484