Ridgway D, Wolff L J, Neerhout R C, Tilford D L
Pediatrics. 1987 Mar;79(3):399-402.
Six children with lymphoreticular malignancy arising in the pharyngeal tonsils or adenoids are presented. Early clues to the possible malignant nature of the enlargement of tonsils and adenoids in this series include: asymmetric and persistent enlargement, the absence of such manifestations of infection as fever or pain, and the association of atypical adenopathy. Lack of clinical suspicion brings with it the risk of delayed diagnosis and possible compromise of optimal therapy.
本文报告了6例发生于咽扁桃体或腺样体的淋巴网状恶性肿瘤患儿。该系列病例中，扁桃体和腺样体肿大可能为恶性的早期线索包括：不对称且持续肿大、无发热或疼痛等感染表现以及伴有非典型腺病。临床怀疑不足会带来诊断延迟的风险，并可能影响最佳治疗效果。
