Massive lymphoid hyperplasia presenting with obstructive sleep apnea secondary to lingual and palatine tonsil hyperplasia

Lingual tonsil hyperplasia is a rare condition that may cause obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In the management of OSA, the lingual tonsils should be evaluated during the otorhinolaryngologic examination. We report the case of a 66-year-old man with findings of upper airway obstruction secondary to e...

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Published in:Ear, nose, & throat journal nose, & throat journal, 2011-04, Vol.90 (4), p.E36-E38
Main Authors: Acar, Gül Ozbilen, Yener, Murat, Cansiz, Harun, Acioğlu, Engin, Tuziner, Nukhet
Format: Article
Language:English
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Humans
Hyperplasia - complications
Hyperplasia - pathology
Lymph Nodes - pathology
Lymphatic Diseases - complications
Lymphatic Diseases - pathology
Male
Neck
Palatine Tonsil - pathology
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - complications
Tongue
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Summary:Lingual tonsil hyperplasia is a rare condition that may cause obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In the management of OSA, the lingual tonsils should be evaluated during the otorhinolaryngologic examination. We report the case of a 66-year-old man with findings of upper airway obstruction secondary to excessive lingual and palatine tonsil hyperplasia and with MRI findings of bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy. We review the clinical, radiologic, and histopathologic aspects of this case, and we discuss the surgical options for treating massive reactive lymphoid hyperplasia in conjunction with OSA.
ISSN:0145-5613
1942-7522
DOI:10.1177/014556131109000419