Abstract
Lingual tonsil hypertrophy is an uncommon cause of upper aerodigestive tract pathology. We present the case of a 17-year-old boy who developed severe dysphagia and subsequent weight loss as a result of lingual tonsil hypertrophy. He was successfully treated with plasma-mediated radiofrequency-based ablation (Coblation). In the past, traditional surgical procedures for lingual tonsil hypertrophy were difficult to perform and recovery was difficult, but the introduction of Coblation has made lingual tonsillectomy much easier.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 134-136 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Ear, Nose and Throat Journal |
Volume | 89 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Otorhinolaryngology