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Differentiating Adenoiditis from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Criteria

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

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Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahshid Mir, M.D. [2]

Overview

On nasopharyngoscopy, adenoiditis is characterized by enlargement of adenoid tissue and erythema.

Other diagnostic studies

Adenoiditis diagnosis can be confirmed by flexible or rigid nasopharyngoscopy.

In nasopharyngoscopy direct visualization of adenoids is possible, and inflamed adenoid tissue is seen. [1] [2]

References

  1. Al-Ammar AY, Shebib D, Bokhari M, Jomah M (2013). "Grading adenoid utilizing flexible nasopharyngoscopy". Ann Saudi Med. 33 (3): 265–7. doi:10.5144/0256-4947.2013.265. PMID 23793429.
  2. Saxby AJ, Chappel CA (2009). "Residual adenoid tissue post-curettage: role of nasopharyngoscopy in adenoidectomy". ANZ J Surg. 79 (11): 809–11. doi:10.1111/j.1445-2197.2009.05106.x. PMID 20078531.