Palatine tonsil

What is tonsil cancer? The throat has three types of tonsils: the pharyngeal tonsil (adenoids) in the back of the throat, the palatine tonsils on the sides of the throat, and the lingual tonsils on the base of the Cancer of the tonsils usually involves the palatine tonsils. Most tonsil cancers are squamous cell carcinomas, but some are Related: What causes tonsil cancer? Men are diagnosed with tonsil cancer three to four times more often than women. People are generally diagnosed at age 50 or older, but it can develop at any age. The most significant risk factors for tonsil cancers are tobacco and alcohol use, including smokeless tobacco (snuff and betel nut). Other potential causes include people with certain infections or decreased immunity, such as: • Exposure to the human papilloma virus, especially strains 16 and 18. • Organ transplant recipients • People with human immunodeficiency virus disease There are no accepted general risk factors or causes for lymphoma. What are the symptoms of tonsil cancer? The symptoms of tonsil cancer include: • A sore in the back of the mouth that will not heal • A tonsil that is larger on one side • Blood in the saliva • Mouth pain • Difficulty chewing, swallowing or speaking • Persistent sore throat • Intolerance to eating or drinking citrus foods • Severe ear pain • Lump or pain in the neck • Pain when swallowing • Bad breath How is tonsil cancer diagnosed? A doctor will examine the inside of your mouth and back of your throat to chec...

We're pretty sure your lingual tonsils are one of those organs you don't think about often. If they've always functioned normally, you've probably never even noticed them! But if swallowing becomes painful, or you have difficulty breathing while sleeping, you may become all too familiar with these lumps of tissue at the back of your tongue. Let's go over what role they play in your immune system, what problems they can cause, and how to tell if you should have them removed. Your lingual tonsils are visible to the naked eye as bunches of lymphatic tissue on the sides of your tongue at its base. They are part of Waldeyer's tonsillar ring, consisting of tubal tonsils, pharyngeal tonsils (adenoids), and palatine tonsils. This ring of tonsils plays a critical role as your immune system's first line of defense! As part of your lymphatic system, they work with other organs and tissue in your neck, armpits, and groin to flush out toxins, such as bacteria and viruses. Your lymphatic system is actually a part of your more extensive immune system, and tonsils play a crucial role in helping you stay healthy. Bacteria and viruses often enter your body through your mouth, and this is where your tonsils come in to save the day! Especially in young children, tonsils can stop infections from spreading further into the body. But did you know that tonsils become less essential in preventing disease as we age? As we get older, our bodies develop the ability to fight off infections without the...

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Methods A literature search was performed using PubMed and Google Scholar using the MeSH terms tonsils, adenoids, anatomy, physiology, and adenotonsillectomy. Primary sources were excluded if they were abstracts only, non-English language, or non-human studies. Thirty-five sources were included in this review. Results and conclusions The pharyngeal and palatine tonsils are compact yet physiologically complex mucosa-associated lymphoid tissues that make up a portion of Waldeyer's ring. As part of the mucosal immune system, these structures function in exogenous antigen sampling and stimulation of immune responses. Aberrant immune activation and/or regulation can lead to a myriad of pathologies, with adenotonsillar hypertrophy, chronic tonsillitis/adenoiditis, and recurrent otitis media among the most commonly encountered conditions by otolaryngologists. While the pathophysiology of these conditions is still incompletely understood, current evidence and future investigations may reveal patterns amenable to targeted medical management. When medical management fails, tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy may be indicated for patient care. Though routine procedures, the execution of tonsil and/or adenoid removal requires a thorough understanding of the anatomy of these lymphoepithelial organs so as to minimize the risk for rare serious complications that can occur. • Previous article in issue • Next article in issue • About ScienceDirect • Remote access • Shopping cart • Advertise...

• 1 Enumerate the Components of Waldeyer’s Tonsillar Ring. • 2 Where is Palatine Tonsil Located? • 3 Describe the Gross Features of Palatine Tonsil. • 4 Describe the Relations of Palatine Tonsil? • 5 Describe the Blood Supply and Lymphatic Drainage of Palatine Tonsil. • 5.1 Arterial supply of palatine tonsil • 5.2 Venous drainage of palatine tonsil • 5.3 Lymphatic drainage of palatine tonsil • 6 Applied Aspects • 6.1 Adenoids • 6.2 Quinsy/Peritonsillar abcess • 6.3 Palatine tonsillectomy • 6.4 Share this: Enumerate the Components of Waldeyer’s Tonsillar Ring. It is a ring of lymphoid tissue at the oropharyngeal isthmus, formed by: • Pharyngeal tonsil • Tubal tonsils • Palatine tonsils • Lingual tonsil Where is Palatine Tonsil Located? Location : Palatine tonsils are a collection of lymphoid tissue present in the submucosa of oropharynx. They are located in the tonsillar fossa, one on each side, in the lateral wall of the oropharynx. Boundaries of tonsillar fossa/sinus are: • Anterior: Palatoglossal arch • Posterior: Palatopharyngeal arch • Superior: Where the palatoglossal and palatopharyngeal arches meet. • Inferior: Dorsal surface of posterior 1/3 rd of the tongue. • Lateral : lateral wall of oropharynx. Describe the Gross Features of Palatine Tonsil. Palatine tonsil is almond-shaped. It has: • Two pole: upper and lower • Two borders: anterior and posterior • Two surfaces: medial and lateral Describe the Relations of Palatine Tonsil? Following are the relations of palati...