Clinical case of aggressive course of hyperplasia of the lingual tonsil

   The article describes a clinical case of atypical aggressive progression of mycosis-associated hyperplasia of the lingual tonsil with proliferative changes in the pharyngeal and palatine tonsils. The features of etiology, pathogenesis, diagnostic challenges, and an effective treatment method for this pathology are presented. Based on clinical experience, it is important to note that the prevalence of lingual tonsil diseases is significantly higher than their detectability. This is attributed to its anatomical-topographical and morphological characteristics of location and structure, as well as the relative difficulty of examination (due to a high pharyngeal reflex), the need for the specialist physician to master hypopharyngoscopy techniques, and the lack of a clear algorithm for clinical examination of such patients.

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