Lingual tonsils
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The lingual tonsils are aggregations of lymphoid follicles that mediate B- and T-cell lymphocytes, which serve a role in formulating the immune system. They are covered by stratified squamous nonkeratinized epithelium and contain deep crypts and mucosal glands. They form a part of the Waldeyer ring of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) of the oropharynx.
Location
- posterior third of the dorsum of the tongue
Blood supply
- lingual artery: a branch of the external carotid artery
- tonsillar branch of the facial artery
- ascending pharyngeal branch of the external carotid artery
Innervation
- tonsillar branch of glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
Complications
- squamous cell carcinoma of the lingual tonsil
- obstructive sleep apnoea exacerbation
See also
-<li>sleep apnoea exacerbation</li>- +<li>
- +<a title="Obstructive sleep apnoea" href="/articles/obstructive-sleep-apnoea">obstructive sleep apnoea</a> exacerbation</li>
-</ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>- +</ul>
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