Presentation
Sleep disordered breathing.
Patient Data
Age: 6 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Adenoid hypertrophy
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There is posterior nasopharyngeal soft tissue thickening which narrows the nasopharyngeal air column.
The cervical spine & prevertebral soft tissue shadow appear normal.
Case Discussion
Adenoidal hypertrophy or enlargement in children is common, and due to an increase in the size of the adenoids may cause nasopharyngeal airway narrowing.