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Adenoidal hypertrophy

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Nasal congestion and snoring.

Patient Data

Age: 6 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Prominent adenoidal tissue reducing the airway in the nasopharynx. 

Annotated image

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. 

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