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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Pediatric Otolaryngology, Pediatric Otolaryngology Tonsils & Adenoids Anatomy Palatine- Ant pillar-palatoglossus mm Post-palatopharyngeus mm Deep-superior constrictor mm Vasc: Tons br of facial a Tons br of asc pharyngeal a Nn: Glossopharyngeal n Lymph: drain to Jug, Deep cervical, Pediatric Otolaryngology Tonsils & Adenoids Tonsillectomy -most common peds procedure Indications -Hyperplasia->obstruction -3+ infx/yr (AAO-HNS_ -7+ x1yr, 5+ x2yr, 3+ x3yr -Multiple PTAs -Chronic tonsillitis + halitosis -Chronic mononucleosis, Pediatric Otolaryngology Tonsils & Adenoids Pharyngotonsillitis -50% viral-EBV, rhino, adeno parainfluenza -20% bacterial-*GABHS* -FEVER, EXUDATE, ADENOPATHY -risk complications-RF, PIGN -non-suppurative -PANDAS-peds autoimm neuropsych d/o ass'd w/ GAS -Sydenham chorea, OCD, tics -but can be carrier of GAS, Pediatric Otolaryngology Thyroglossal Duct Cyst Midline Anywhere b/w For. Cecum & Thyroid Moves w/ tongue protrusion Dx: Distinguish from dermoid U/S thyroid to confirm presence Thyroid scans - I-131 Tx: Surgical Excision (CA potential) - Sistrunk (mid-hyoidectomy), Pediatric Otolaryngology Tonsils & Adenoids Peritonsillar Abscess -tonsillitis complication ->trismus, hot-potato, drool Tx: Drainage + tonsillectomy -immediate or 'interval' ectomy -ectomy IFF h/o PTA or already indicated (recurrent -itis)