APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils. It’s usually caused by a viral infection or, less commonly, a bacterial infection. Tonsillitis is a common condition in children, teenagers and young adults.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is common for tonsils to get infected by viruses or bacteria (bacterial tonsillitis is sometimes called strep throat). Tonsillitis is common in children of all ages and often occurs when children have a cold, with a runny nose and a cough. In teenagers, glandular fever can cause severe tonsillitis.

Detailed explanation-3: -When the pharynx, between the tonsils and the voicebox, is affected, its called pharyngitis, and when the tonsils are affected it’s called tonsillitis. If your child has inflammation of both the pharynx and the tonsils, its called pharyngotonsillitis.