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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for tonsils
  1. Tangier disease 
    ... in nerve function (neuropathy); and enlarged, orange-colored tonsils. Affected individuals often develop atherosclerosis, which is an ... causing certain body tissues to enlarge and the tonsils to acquire a yellowish-orange color. A buildup ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/tangier-disease - Genetics
  2. ABCA1 gene 
    ... causing certain body tissues to enlarge and the tonsils to acquire a yellowish-orange color. A buildup ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/abca1 - Genetics
  3. Familial HDL deficiency 
    ... as disturbances in nerve function; enlarged, orange-colored tonsils; and clouding of the clear covering of the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/familial-hdl-deficiency - Genetics
  4. Behçet disease 
    ... roof of the mouth, the throat, and the tonsils. The ulcers look like common canker sores, and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/behcet-disease - Genetics
  5. Lipoid proteinosis 
    ... complete loss of speech. Involvement of the throat, tonsils, and lips can result in breathing problems and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/lipoid-proteinosis - Genetics
  6. Branchiootorenal/branchiootic syndrome 
    ... the neck, exiting in the mouth near the tonsil. Branchial cleft cysts and fistulae can cause health ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../branchiootorenal-branchiootic-syndrome - Genetics
  7. Obstructive sleep apnea 
    ... blockages of the airways, such as by enlarged tonsils.Obstructive sleep apnea often occurs on its own, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/obstructive-sleep-apnea - Genetics