Scattered lymphoid tissues or mucosa-associated lymphoid tissues (MALT) are scattered along the mucosal lining in humans. These lymphoid tissues are found in the gastrointestinal tract, pharynx, thyroid gland, breasts, salivary glands, the eyes, and the skin. Scattered lymphoid tissues comprises of 50 % of all the lymphoid tissues in the body and they are responsible for immune response in the mucous membranes.
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I had an ultrasound. Please review my reports.
Query: Hi doctor, I would like you to take a look at my ultrasound report from today. The region of interest is superficial to the left parotid corresponds to a 12 x 14 x 5 mm focus of echogenic soft tissue, possibly representing accessory parotid tissue. Within it are some small rounded hypoechoic foci. N... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your ultrasound scan report shows that there is a small area in the left parotid region, the upper part of the neck, and this is on a plane above the parotid gland, a salivary gland. This is likely a normal accessory (extra) salivary gland and less likely to be any abnor... Read Full »
I have a tiny swelling beside the uvula. Should I worry?
Query: Hello doctor, Last week, I had two specialists check me for throat discomfort. Both suggested antihistamines and proton pump blockers. I also had a wisdom tooth surgery the same week and now my inflammation has subsided after antibiotics and NSAID with serratiopeptidase. I had been anxious and was t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The swelling what you are looking at is just a tiny bit of lymphoid tissue probably part of the tonsils which are present on both sides of the throat. Usually, the possible causes for such a lymphoid tissue enlargement are an infection and sometimes reflux laryngophary... Read Full »
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