CLINICAL AND LABORATORY STUDY OF LYMPHOID ADENOIDS IN CHILDREN
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Keywords: Adenoid hypertrophy, lymphoid tissue, children, chronic inflammation, histopathology, clinical diagnosis.Abstract
Adenoid hypertrophy is one of the most common pathologies in childhood, affecting up to 60–70% of preschool-aged children worldwide. This study focuses on the clinical and laboratory characteristics of lymphoid adenoids in children and aims to identify diagnostic markers and morphological alterations associated with chronic inflammation of the nasopharyngeal lymphoid tissue. A total of 80 pediatric patients aged 3–12 years with clinical manifestations of adenoid hypertrophy were examined through a combination of endoscopic, radiologic, hematological, and histopathological analyses. The results revealed significant correlations between the degree of lymphoid hyperplasia, the presence of recurrent upper respiratory infections, and specific changes in peripheral blood parameters. Morphological evaluation of adenoid tissue indicated hyperplastic and inflammatory changes consistent with chronic antigenic stimulation. The findings underline the importance of a combined clinical-laboratory approach for early detection and management of lymphoid adenoids in children.
