Tonsillar retention cysts are the most common type of tonsil cyst. They form because of blocked mucus glands. Epidermoid cysts account for less than 0.01% of all cystic lesions in the mouth and ...

According to one 2019 paper, the most common type of cyst that starts on your tonsils is a tonsillar retention cyst. These cysts develop from a blocked mucus gland. Less common types of tonsil ...

Cysts on your tonsils are a rare occurrence. Other conditions can easily be mistaken for a tonsil cyst, such as tonsillitis, strep throat, or infectious mononucleosis. Learn more.