The adenoid is a mass of lymphoid tissue located behind the nasal cavity, in the roof and the posterior wall of the nasopharynx, [1] where the nose blends into the throat.

Jun 7, 2022 · Located just behind your nasal passage and above your soft palate, adenoids start to shrink by age 8 and disappear completely by adulthood. What are adenoids? Your adenoids are …

Jan 19, 2024 · Adenoids are a patch of tissue that is high up in the throat, just behind the nose. They, along with the tonsils, are part of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system clears away infection …

Apr 2, 2025 · Diagnosing adenoid abnormalities starts with an assessment of the person's symptoms. An ENT specialist can perform a nasal endoscopy, a nasofibroscopy, or nasofibrolaryngoscopy to …

Nov 10, 2024 · Enlarged and inflamed adenoids, called adenoiditis, can make breathing difficult and lead to recurring respiratory infections. Adenoiditis is most common in children, but sometimes, it can...

Jul 24, 2025 · Adenoid hypertrophy, also known as enlarged adenoids, refers to the unusual growth of the adenoid tissue. The adenoids are small masses of lymphatic tissue located in the upper airway, …

Apr 10, 2025 · The pharyngeal tonsil (also known as adenoid, nasopharyngeal tonsil or Luschka’s tonsil), is a small aggregate of lymphoid tissue located in the nasopharynx. It forms a part of the …

An individual fold of such nasopharyngeal lymphatic tissue is called an adenoid. The surface layer of the adenoids consists of ciliated epithelial cells covered by a thin film of mucus.

Feb 29, 2024 · Adenoids are a small patch of tissue located at the top of the throat behind the nasal cavity. They are similar to the tonsils and located right above them. Your tonsils can be seen if you …

Feb 11, 2025 · Adenoids are small patches of tissue located at the back of the nasal passage, just above the throat. They are part of the body's lymphatic system and are most active during childhood. …