Tonsil cysts are common benign tumors that form in the tonsils, which are the lymphatic tissues located at the back of the throat. They can resemble redness in color due to the presence of a infection, presenting as streaks or patches across the tonsil surface. Tonsil cysts may also appear as white, creamy nodules that can grow in size over time. In this section, we present a collection of photographs展示了各种类型的扁桃体囊肿。
Photograph 1: A typical example of a tonsil cyst, displayed in front of a dark background. The cyst is an oval-shaped structure with a smooth surface and measures approximately 1 centimeter in diameter.
Photograph 2: An oblique view of the same tonsil cyst, showing the cream-colored center and the redness around the periphery, likely due to the presence of an infection.
Photograph 3: A close-up of the cyst, highlighting the keratin material within the cyst wall, which is a common characteristic of tonsil cysts.
Photograph 4: A photograph of a tonsil cyst with a communicating sinus, where the cyst communicates with the tonsillar crypt, a common site for tonsil cyst formation.
Photograph 5: A magnified view of the cyst's wall, showing the stratified squamous epithelium and the underlying lymphoidal infiltration, these are the hallmarks of tonsil cysts.
Photograph 6: An inflammatory tonsil cyst with white cheesy material and a surrounding inflammatory reaction, likely representing a reactive lymphoid hyperplasia.
Photograph 7: A photograph of a tonsil stone, also known as a tonsillolith, composed of钙 carbonate deposits forming a calcified structure in the midst of tonsil crypts.
Photograph 8: A photograph of the upper pharynx, showing the position of tonsils and neighboring structures. The image is oriented with the palate to the left and the epiglottis to the right.
Photograph 9: A computed tomography (CT) scan of a tonsil cyst, displaying its anterior and superior aspects. Redness is visible within the cyst due to the inflammation or infection.
Photograph 10: A photograph of a tonsil cyst removed through a transcervical approach, demonstrating the cyst's dimensions and the ease of access to the tonsil crypts.
Photography of tonsil cysts is a diagnostic challenge due to their similarity to other conditions such as tonsillitis, peri-tonsillar abscess, and squamous cell carcinoma. An accurate diagnosis relies on clinical examination, imaging studies, and occasionally biopsies to confirm the diagnosis.
Tonsil cysts are usually asymptomatic unless they become secondarily infected. Treatment typically consists of curettage or surgical excision to remove the cyst and surrounding tonsillar tissue. Follow up is necessary to monitor for recurrence or the development of new symptoms.
We hope this collection of photographs has provided insight into the形态 and variety of tonsil cysts. For more detailed descriptions and explanations, please refer to the accompanying text.
