is caused by a viral infection in 70% to 95% of cases. However, bacterial infections caused by group A beta-hemolytic strepto-coccus (Streptococcus pyogenes) account for tonsillitis in 5% …

The pharyngeal tonsil or adenoid is an accumulation of lymphoid tissue on the superior wall of the nasopharynx, prominent in childhood and atrophic or gone in adulthood.

What are tonsils and adenoids? Tonsils and adenoids are similar to the lymph nodes or “glands” found in the neck, groin, and armpits. Tonsils are the two round lumps in the back of the throat.

Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils. It is usually caused by a viral infection. Less often the cause is a bacterial infection. Tonsillitis normally goes after a few days. Tonsillitis treatment …

The tonsil and tonsillar fossa with boundaries are supplied by the branches of the ECA including lingual, facial, ascending pharyngeal, and internal maxillary arteries (Figure 4).

Lateral part: Formed by the palatine tonsils and tubal tonsils (around the opening of the auditory tube). Upper part: Formed by the pharyngeal tonsil (in the roof of the nasopharynx). Lower …

Enlarged tonsils in adults are less and may indicate to foreign substances, and generally childhood chronic infection.