Presentation
Nasal congestion.
Patient Data
Age: 5 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Adenoidal and palatine tonsil enlargement
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There is thickening of posterior naso-pharyngeal soft tissue which is indenting naso-pharyngeal air column on posterior aspect. Soft tissue shadow of soft palate and epiglottis is normal. Palatine tonsil shadow is enlarged at inferior aspect of soft palate. Tracheal air column is normal. Cervical spine and pre-vertebral soft tissue shadow appear normal.
From the case:
Adenoidal and palatine tonsil enlargement
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Annotated image of adenoidal and palatine tonsil enlargement.
Case Discussion
Soft tissue radiograph of neck shows enlarged adenoid and palatine tonsils.