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Histopathological and Immunohistochemical Evaluation of Palatine Tonsils in Patients with Chronic Tonsillitis | ||
| Al-Zahraa Journal for Health and Medical Sciences | ||
| Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 15 August 2026 | ||
| Document Type: Research Article | ||
| DOI: 10.66723/zjhms.2026.172700.1162 | ||
| Author | ||
| Asawer Abdul-Jabbar Al-Salman* | ||
| Department of Pathological Analysis, College of Science, University of Wasit, Iraq | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Tonsillectomy is one of the common procedures for treating recurrent tonsillitis with recurrence of infections that leads to the occurrence of immune disorders in the tissues of the pharynx, which requires studying the tissue changes associated with post-resection. The study aimed to assess the histopathological and immunohistochemical variations in the palatine tonsils after tonsillectomy, in age groups from 4-16 years. 20 removed tonsil samples were collected from hospitals in Wasit Governorate, and a histological examination was performed with hematoxylin and eosin stains and use anti-CD3 to detect T lymphocytes. The results showed age-related differences in histological sections of the tonsils and in the density and proliferation of CD3-positive T lymphocytes. A high intensity of immune reaction was observed at young compared to older ages. The study also presented that the tonsils play a major role in cellular immunity during childhood, and that immune activity gradually changes with age. The findings demonstration that the distribution and density of T lymphocytes in the palatine tonsils may reflect the level of age-related tissue immune activity, which may contribute to a broader understanding of the immune changes associated with chronic tonsillitis and their eradication. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Chronic tonsillitis; Histopathological; Immunohistochemical; Palatine tonsils; Tonsillectomy | ||
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