The lingual tonsil forms part of WaldeyerÂ’s ring on posterior tongue base, composed of lymphoid follicles. It guards oropharynx entrance, enlarges in infection/allergy, visible on endoscopy or lateral neck X-ray.
The Lingual Tonsil Waldeyers Ring Diagram
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The Lingual Tonsil Waldeyers Ring Diagram
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