Lingual tonsillitis post tonsillectomy: a rare cause of odynophagia
- Author:
Irfan Mohamad
;
Kambiz Karimian Fard
;
Hazama Mohamad
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Lingual tonsil, tonsillitis.
- From:Archives of Orofacial Sciences
2010;5(1):29-30
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Lingual tonsil is a part of Waldeyer’s ring. It consists of
lymphoid follicles and subject to proliferation and hypertrophy. Palatine tonsillitis, by far is the commonest cause of odynophagia originating from
oropharyngeal region. Lingual tonsillitis is a rare occurrence. We reported a patient who presented with severe odynophagia after two months of
palatine tonsillectomy. Examination revealed the lingual tonsils were inflamed and covered with exudates.
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