title: [Carcinoma of the tonsils in pediatrics].
abstract: Tonsillar malignancies are frequently diagnosed as peritonsillar cellulitis or abscess until the tumor's growth is evident. The suspicion must arise when there is persistent and asymmetric tonsillar growth without fever. The presence of affected regional lymph nodes is of bad prognosis. A pediatric case is discussed, and recent reports are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Hospital ISSSTECALI Tijuana, B.C., México.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yano-Villalvazo
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hernández-Suárez
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Valenzuela-Espinoza
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Richardson-de Corral
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D014066:Palatine Tonsil / Q000473:pathology; D011379:Prognosis; D014067:Tonsillar Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology
vernacular_title: Carcinoma de amígdalas en pediatría.