Table 7.
Data summary of the three tonsilloliths that could not be detected on panoramic radiographs despite high calcification levels and relatively large sizes on CT
| Case 1 | Case 2 | Case 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex |
Male |
Female |
Female |
| Age (years) |
65 |
32 |
48 |
| Side |
Bilateral |
Right |
Left |
| Number of tonsilloliths |
3 |
1 |
2 |
| Size (mm) |
5.03 |
5.96 |
5.35 |
| Location |
Under soft palate |
Under soft palate |
Under soft palate |
| |
Internal |
Internal |
Internal |
| Calcified level (HU) | 1128 | 912 | 905 |
CT: Computed tomography.