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Results 1 - 10 of 34 for tonsils
  1. Tonsils From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)  
    Tonsillitis/Reference Desk ... Tonsillitis ... Anatomy/Images ... Anatomy ... National Cancer Institute ... From the National Institutes of Health
  2. Tonsil glands are located in the back of the throat. They contain immune cells which fight infection. ... recurrent tonsillar abscess Tonsillectomy is advised if the tonsils are enlarged and obstructing access to the adenoid ...
  3. The tonsils are made up of lymphoid tissue and help fight against infections. However, some people with larger tonsils, particularly in children, may have many sore throats ...
  4. Pharynx From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)  
    Anatomy/Images ... Anatomy ... National Cancer Institute ... From the National Institutes of Health
  5. Spleen From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)  
    Anatomy/Images ... Anatomy ... National Cancer Institute ... From the National Institutes of Health
  6. Lymph Nodes From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)  
    Anatomy/Images ... Anatomy ... Lymphatic Diseases/Images ... Lymphatic Diseases ... National Cancer Institute ... From the National Institutes of Health
  7. ... the back of the throat), along with the tonsils, comprise the Waldeyer ring.
  8. ... the throat include the esophagus, trachea, epiglottis and tonsils.
  9. ... fatigue. The throat may appear red and the tonsils covered with a whitish material. Mononucleosis and severe ...
  10. ... there is frequently a sore throat and red tonsils with whitish spots (exudate), as seen in this ...
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