Histology of Tonsil

Histology of Tonsil

1. Histology of Tonsil V.S.Rashmi Priyem ULTRA’S BEST Dental Science College

2. Histologically , 1. Its Oral S urface is lined by Stratified Squamous Non-keratinized Epithelium, which Dips into Underlying Tissues to F orm Crypts 2. Presence of Lymphatic N odules on the S ides of the C rypts, Many with Prominent: a. Germinal Centres b. Mantle Zones (Corona) 3. Presence of Mucous G lands 4 . Incomplete Connective Tissue Capsule

3. Function Immune Function at the Entrance of the O ropharynx 1. Form the Protective Mucosal Lining 2. Increase Surface A rea for Contact between the O ropharyngeal Content and the Immune C ells 3. Separate Tonsils from underlying Connective T issue and Wall T hem off in the Event of Infection

4. Palatine Tonsil

5. Pharyngeal Tonsil

6. Lingual Tonsil

7. Location Either Side of the Oropharynx between P alatopharyngeal and P alatoglossal Arches 1. Pharyngeal Surface of the Tonsil 2. Extend into T onsillar Parenchyma 3. Between the Tonsil and underlying Connective T issue 4. Throughout Tonsillar Parenchyma

8. Palatoglossal and Palatopharyngeal Arches

9. Clinical Significance Tonsillitis: Inflammation of the Tonsils as the result of Bacterial or Viral Infection. Red, swollen palatine tonsils with Purulent Exudates (Pus) are easily observed when the patient opens the mouth and the tongue is depressed. Patients present with sore throat, pain, fever, and dysphagia . In severe cases, the infection may extend to involve the pharynx, larynx, and auditory tube.