The pathogenesis of infectious/inflammatory disease in the<unk> s most likely has its basis in their anatomic location and their inherent function as organ of immunity, processing infectious material, and other antigens and then becoming, paradoxically, a focus of infection/inflammation. No single theory of pathogenesis has yet been accepted, however. Viral infection with secondary bacterial invasion may be one mechanism of the initiation of chronic disease, but the effects of the environment, host factors, the widespread use of antibiotics, ecological considerations, and diet all may play a role. A recent cross-sectional study revealed a high rate of prevalent virus infections in non-acutely ill patients undergoing routine<unk> lectomy. However, none of the 27 detected viruses showed positive association to the<unk> lar disease. In children, the<unk> s are common sites of infections that may give rise to acute or chronic<unk> litis. However, it is still an open question whether<unk> lar hypertrophy is also caused by a persistent infection.<unk> lectomy is one of the most common major operations performed on children. The indications for the operation have been complicated by the controversy over the benefits of removing a chronically infected tissue and the possible harm caused by eliminating an important immune inductive tissue. The information that is necessary to make a rational decision to resolve this controversy can be obtained by understanding the immunological potential of the normal<unk> s and comparing these functions with the changes that occur in the chronically diseased counterparts. Acute<unk> litis A medical animation still that shows<unk> litis.<unk> litis is the inflammation of<unk> s. Acute<unk> litis is the most common manifestation of<unk> lar disease. It is associated with sore throat, fever and difficulty swallowing. The<unk> s may appear normal sized or enlarged but are usually erythematous. Often, but not always, exudates can be seen. Not all these signs and symptoms are present in every patient. Recurrent<unk> litis Recurrent infection has been variably defined as from four to seven episodes of acute<unk> litis in one year, five episodes for two consecutive years or three episodes per year for 3 consecutive years.<unk> lar hypertrophy<unk> lar hypertrophy is the enlargement of the<unk> s, but without the history of inflammation. Obstructive<unk> lar hypertrophy is currently the most common reason for<unk> lectomy. These patients present with varying degrees of disturbed sleep which may include symptoms of loud snoring, irregular breathing, nocturnal choking and coughing, frequent awakenings, sleep apnea, dysphagia and/or daytime hypersomnolence. These may lead to behavioral/mood changes in patients and facilitate the need for a polysomnography in order to determine the degree to which these symptoms are disrupting their sleep.
Palatine tonsil
Cauliflower ear
Oral torus
Periorbita
Symphytum
Adina
Danger triangle of the face
Clitoral hood