The Laryngoscope
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To review the role of tonsillectomy in diagnosis and management of post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD). ⋯ In our series, tonsillar hypertrophy, male gender, young age at transplantation, and liver transplantation were associated with higher rates of PTLD. Given the devastating nature of PTLD, early detection with tonsillectomy and institution of treatment is critical.