Biggest Tonsil Stone

The largest tonsil stone ever recorded weighed in at a whopping 0.7 ounces (20 grams)! It was discovered in the left tonsil of a 46–year–old woman in 2017. The woman had been experiencing discomfort in her throat for some time, but hadn’t been able to diagnose the cause.

Upon examination, the doctors were shocked to discover the massive tonsil stone. The woman had no idea the stone was there and was surprised to learn of its size. The stone was removed using an endoscope, a thin tube with a light and camera at the end. The doctor inserted the endoscope into the patient’s throat and used a pair of forceps to remove the stone.