Radiographic evaluation of the symptom-producing adenoid

Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1982 Sep-Oct;90(5):548-54. doi: 10.1177/019459988209000505.

Abstract

Adenoid hypertrophy has several variable symptoms. In this study, symptoms were divided into minor and major. A lateral radiograph of the nasopharynx was performed in 114 patients to study the superior and antroadenoid diameters. With proper statistical analysis, a correlation was made between the various clinical groups (scores) and the adenoid measurements. Our results support Hibbert's findings that the antroadenoid width is a better indicator of the symptom-producing adenoid than adenoid mass measurements with their loosely defined norms. A thorough history and physical examination remain paramount in the diagnosis and management of adenoid hypertrophy.

MeSH terms

  • Adenoids / diagnostic imaging*
  • Adenoids / pathology
  • Adolescent
  • Airway Obstruction / etiology
  • Analysis of Variance
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Hypertrophy / diagnostic imaging
  • Infant
  • Nasopharynx / pathology
  • Radiography