Adenoidal hypertrophy
Presentation
Nasal congestion and snoring.
Patient Data
Age: 6 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Adenoidal hypertrophy
X-ray
Lateral
Prominent adenoidal tissue reducing the airway in the nasopharynx.
From the case:
Adenoidal hypertrophy
Annotated image
Lateral
Prominent adenoidal tissue (yellow line) reducing the airway in the nasopharynx.
Case Discussion
This case illustrates an abnormal enlargement of the adenoidal tissue, causing relevant symptoms. Surgical removal was proposed.