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Pharyngeal Keratosis

耳鼻喉科

Common symptoms

咽喉疼痛、咽喉部干燥刺痒、咽部充血、咽喉干燥及灼热感

The pathology of disease

Pharyngeal keratosis (keratosis pharyngealis) is benign hyperkeratosis of tonsillar/pharyngeal lymphoid tissue, presenting with white horny projections on tonsils/pharynx, usually asymptomatic. Treatment: reassure; saline gargles; maintain oral hygiene; treat infection if present; tonsillectomy/excision if symptomatic/recurrent; differentiate from leukoplakia/diphtheria/moniliasis; biopsy if atypical.

Common Symptoms

White horny projections on tonsils/pharynx; usually asymptomatic; benign

Causes and Pathogenesis

Epithelial hyperkeratosis of lymphoid follicles; benign reactive process.

Treatment

Reassurance; saline; oral hygiene; treat infection; excision if symptomatic

Preventive Measures

Oral hygiene; treat pharyngitis.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the ENT department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.