The effects of recurrent tonsillitis on growth and cervical lymphadenopathy in children.
A group of 50 children between the ages of 4 and 10 years with a history of recurrent tonsillitis were compared with 50 age- and sex-matched controls. The latter group were recruited from out-patients with orthopaedic, ophthalmological or general surgical problems. The heights and weights of the two groups did not differ significantly. A difference in the incidence of cervical lymphadenopathy between the two groups was demonstrated, but this difference was relatively minor. Of the control children 70% had palpable lymph nodes in their necks. We conclude that none of the 3 factors are of much value in deciding whether or not a patient would benefit from tonsillectomy.
D001827:Body Height; D001835:Body Weight; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D012008:Recurrence; D014068:Tonsillectomy; D014069:Tonsillitis / Q000150:complications*