Appendicitis as a Sequela of Tonsillitis

Anderson, Horace B.

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“…On the other hand, the posterior faucial pillar, known as the palatopharyngeal arch, stretches from the uvula downward to the side of the throat, further delineating the separation between the oral cavity and oropharynx (Figure 1A). Due to their characteristic location at the intersection of the gastrointestinal system and upper respiratory tract, they are considered to be crucial immunocompetent tissue in the human body [21]. Palatine tonsils can histologically be divided into four compartments: lymphoepithelium, germinal centers of lymphatic follicles, mantle zone, and the area between lymphatic follicles [22] (figure in Section 3).…”

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Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Scoring in a Pediatric Population

Abičić,

Čović,

Zjalić

et al. 2023

JCM

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In recent years, the prevalence of laryngopharyngeal reflux has risen, especially among pediatric patients. The diagnosis of laryngopharyngeal reflux relies on patient history and clinical assessment using the Reflux Finding Score and Reflux Symptom Index as crucial diagnostic tools. Some studies have proposed a link between pepsin and laryngopharyngeal reflux, potentially triggering palatine tonsil hypertrophy. Our study aimed to investigate the correlation between laryngeal and pharyngeal manifestations of laryngopharyngeal reflux through two questionnaires and the presence of pepsin in saliva and palatine tonsils in a pediatric population. Pepsin in saliva was detected using a Western blot method, while immunohistochemistry assessed its presence in palatine tonsils. Although no statistically significant differences in Reflux Finding Score and Reflux Symptom Index were found between the immunohistochemistry-positive (IHC-positive) and immunohistochemistry-negative (IHC-negative) groups, median reflux symptom index and Reflux Finding Score values consistently trended higher in the IHC-positive group. This suggests a potential connection between elevated index values and pepsin presence in tonsillar tissue. Further investigations are essential to fully comprehend the clinical implications of these findings.

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Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Scoring in a Pediatric Population

Abičić,

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Zjalić

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“…Staphylococci, pneumococci, hemophilus influenza and moraxella catarrhalis are also involved in the pathogenesis of the condition 2 . Whereas, chronic infection comprises recurrence of acute attacks, usually five or more attacks of true tonsillitis in a year and persistence of symptoms for about twelve months which include chronic throat discomfort, pain, enlarged tonsils, palpable tender jugulodiagastric lymph nodes, and foetororis 3 .…”

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Relationship of Brodsky Tonsillar Grading in Adults with Age, Gender, and Anthropometric Measurements

Mehwish¹,

Mahar²,

Khalid³

et al. 2022

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Objective: To determine the association of Brodsky Tonsillar Grading with age, gender, body mass index, and neck circumference in adults Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted at PNS Shifa Hospital, Karachi from January to July 2020. A total of 54 adults with tonsillar hypertrophy were included. History and demographic details of each subject were noted. Both right and left tonsil sizes were graded using Brodsky Grading. Height, weight, and neck circumference was measured. Analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences 23.0. Results: Age was associated significantly (p-value 0.0009) with Brodsky Tonsillar Grading for the right tonsil whereas it was insignificant for the left tonsil (p-value 0.25). Insignificant association between clinical grading of tonsils with gender (male n = 29, p-value 0.079 and female n =25, p-value 0.343) was found. Thirty one study participants were found to have normal BMI, 14 were overweight whereas 9 individuals were obese. Significant association was found between Brodsky Grading for right tonsil (p-value 0.014) and BMI. Statistically non-significant association was found between Brodsky Grading for left tonsil (p-value 0.216) and BMI. Regarding neck circumference and clinical grading, significant relationship was found with p-value 0.002 and 0.014 respectively. Conclusion: Brodsky Tonsillar Grading was associated positively with age and BMI for the right side and with neck circumference for both the sides. Therefore clinical assessment of tonsils by grading and anthropometric measurements are helpful in recognition of patient’s condition and treatment.

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Lymphoid Hyperplasia of the Appendix

Gray¹

1937

Arch Surg

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Appendicitis as a Sequela of Tonsillitis

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Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Scoring in a Pediatric Population

Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Scoring in a Pediatric Population

Relationship of Brodsky Tonsillar Grading in Adults with Age, Gender, and Anthropometric Measurements

Lymphoid Hyperplasia of the Appendix

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