| Literature DB >> 25865201 |
Alex B Blair1, Robert Booth2, Reginald Baugh3.
Abstract
We review existing models of the pathogenesis of peritonsillar abscess (PTA) and intra-tonsillar abscess (ITA) and present a novel pathophysiologic model based upon observed histopathology in 2 ITAs and 10 PTAs and acute tonsillitis cases. ITA is rare, and prevailing models are only able to account for a minority of cases. The tonsillar lymphatic ultrastucture and the rapid nature of intratonsillar lymphatic transit, offer the framework for a unifying model of the development and progression of tonsillitis, PTA and ITA.Entities:
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Year: 2015 PMID： 25865201 DOI： 10.1016/j.amjoto.2015.03.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Otolaryngol ISSN： 0196-0709 Impact factor: 1.808