N-acetyl-β-hexosaminidase in chronic tonsillitis and tonsillar hypertrophy

Conclusions: Our data demonstrate the presence of HEX in palatine tonsils and indicate on significant increase of its concentration and specific activity. Based on content and specific HEX activity we suggest that tonsils with hypertrophy and chronic tonsillitis should be treated as identical unit irrespectively of age.

Source: Otolaryngologia Polska - November 6, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research