Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a rare cancer that affects the salivary glands in the mouth and throat, causing painless tumors that can spread to other parts of the body. Symptoms include numbness, sore throat, fatigue, and weakness. Diagnosis is made through physical exams and imaging tests, and treatment typically involves surgical removal of the tumor, […]
Adenoids are soft tissue in the nasal passages that help prevent infections. Adenoid hypertrophy, when they become inflamed and enlarged, can cause sinusitis, ear infections, and breathing difficulties. Treatment options include antibiotics, decongestants, and adenoidectomy. The adenoids are sections of soft tissue found in the back of the nasal passages where they meet the pharynx. […]
