Current strategies for adenotonsillar infection, hyperplasia, tonsillectomy

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Current strategies for adenotonsillar infection, hyperplasia, tonsillectomy

Murali Mahadevan
mouth, throat, dental, Epstein-Barr  virus glandular fever
Figure 1 Epstein–Barr virus glandular fever with pseudomembranous exudate

There is a lot of confusion about when a child with recurrent infection should be referred for tonsillectomy. This summary for general practice also looks at the effects and treatment of adenotonsillar hyperplasia

The adenotonsillar tissues are part of Waldeyer’s ring of lymphoid tissue located within the oro­pharyngeal cavity. The pharyngeal tonsils are situate