The presence of crypts (crack-like pockets) in the tonsils can make it easier for stones to form. Tonsillar crypts may occur naturally or result from chronic inflammation, which can lead to thickening ...

Physical examination was normal except for diffuse tonsillar enlargement. Neurological examination disclosed anisocoria RE>LE, horizontal diplopia on left side gaze without clear evidence of ...

We report a case of the management of oral and laryngeal TB in an early adolescent female who presented with ulceration over the palate and tonsillar region with uvula destruction and laryngeal ...

GP specialist in paediatrics Dr David Capehorn explains how to explore the differentials and course of action in a child who ...

Significant physical findings included: +++ tonsillar hypertrophy, thick, white nasal mucus but absence of any obvious nasal obstruction on routine examination, ++ enlargement of submandibular ...

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease with a strong chronic inflammatory component. One possible strategy for the treatment of T1D is to stimulate the regulatory arm of the immune response, i ...

Possible vCJD includes all criteria for probable vCJD, except they do not have an MRI suggestive of vCJD. Definite vCJD requires pathological confirmation (brain or tonsillar tissue). 162, 164 Median ...