Year: 1998 Vol. 64 Ed. 5 - (9º)
Artigos Originais
Pages: 507 to 512
Waldeyer's Lymphatic Ring - Immunological Aspects.
Author(s):
Edigar Rezende Almeida*;
Vera Andiara Rezende * ;
Ossamu Butugan***.
Keywords: Waldeyer's lymphatic ring, palatal tonsils, adenoids, immunology
Abstract:
The authors approach some aspects of the microstructure of adenoids and palatal tonsils, as well as immunological physiology of these lymphatics. Also are analyzes face to references in the literature, the possible changes in the induction process in immunoglobulin production in inflammatory and hyperplastic processes. They also mention the repercussion of tonsil and adenoid removal on immunological and systemic functions and protection of the body, as well as mention present surgical indications for the lymphoid agglomerate of Waldeyer's ring.
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