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hypopharyngeal tonsil
Friday 24 March 2017
Hyperplasia of lymphoid structures in the hypopharynx
A hypertrophied lymphoid polyp of the hypopharynx can be histologically diagnosed as the hyperplasia of ectopic tonsillar tissue.
Although ectopic tonsillar tissue of the hypopharynx is relatively rare, it should be included in the differential diagnosis of patients who are aware of a foreign body sensation in their throats.
Open references
Hyperplasia of lymphoid structures in the hypopharynx: a case report. 2010. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3002377/