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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
On nasopharyngoscopy, adenoiditis is characterized by enlargement of adenoid tissue and [[erythema]]. | |||
== Other diagnostic studies == | == Other diagnostic studies == | ||
There are no additional diagnostic findings for adenoiditis. | There are no additional diagnostic findings for adenoiditis. [[Adenoiditis]] diagnosis can be confirmed by flexible or rigid nasopharyngoscopy. | ||
In nasopharyngoscopy direct visualization of adenoids is possible, and inflamed adenoid tissue is seen. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahshid Mir, M.D. [2]
Overview
On nasopharyngoscopy, adenoiditis is characterized by enlargement of adenoid tissue and erythema.
Other diagnostic studies
There are no additional diagnostic findings for adenoiditis. Adenoiditis diagnosis can be confirmed by flexible or rigid nasopharyngoscopy.
In nasopharyngoscopy direct visualization of adenoids is possible, and inflamed adenoid tissue is seen.