Adenoid hypertrophy
Adenoid Hypertrophy
Adenoid hypertrophy (pronounced: ad-uh-noid hi-per-tro-fee) is a medical condition characterized by the enlargement or overgrowth of the adenoids, a mass of lymphoid tissue located at the back of the nasal cavity.
Etymology
The term "adenoid" is derived from the Greek word "adenoeides", meaning "gland-like", and "hypertrophy" comes from the Greek words "hyper", meaning "over", and "trophe", meaning "nourishment". Thus, adenoid hypertrophy refers to the over-nourishment or overgrowth of gland-like structures.
Symptoms
Common symptoms of adenoid hypertrophy include nasal congestion, snoring, mouth breathing, recurrent ear infections, and sleep apnea.
Causes
Adenoid hypertrophy is often caused by chronic inflammation or recurrent infections. It is most common in children, as the adenoids generally shrink after childhood.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of adenoid hypertrophy is typically made through a combination of physical examination, patient history, and imaging studies such as X-ray or endoscopy.
Treatment
Treatment for adenoid hypertrophy may include medications to reduce inflammation and infection, or surgical removal of the adenoids, a procedure known as adenoidectomy.
Related Terms
- Adenoidectomy: The surgical removal of the adenoids.
- Tonsillitis: Inflammation of the tonsils, often occurring concurrently with adenoid hypertrophy.
- Otitis media: A common type of ear infection that can be a complication of adenoid hypertrophy.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Adenoid hypertrophy
- Wikipedia's article - Adenoid hypertrophy
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