The Journal of laryngology and otology
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J Laryngol Otol
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Secondary syphilis of the tonsils without accompanying signs in the mouth or pharynx is rare. A case report of a patient presenting with papular tonsillitis as a result of secondary syphilis is described.
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A second anaesthetic for bleeding after adeno-tonsillectomy in children represents a significant hazard. The true incidence of this complication is assessed for over 20,000 operations. ⋯ Bleeding post-adenoidectomy is at least as common as post-tonsillectomy and both occur most frequently within 12 hours of operation. No reason for the bleeding occurring in these particular patients could be found.