Dimples Granulations

Granulation dimples (foveolae granulares, pna, bna, jna; synonym Pachyon's fossae) are small depressions in the epithelium of the mucous membrane above small accumulations of lymphoid tissue in the back of the tongue. The dimples of granulations are located on the sides of the V-shaped groove on the root of the tongue and form the Pirogov-Waldeyer lymphoepithelial ring.

In the dimples of granulations there are lymphoid nodules consisting of B lymphocytes. These nodules play an important role in the immune defense of the oropharyngeal mucosa. Granulation pits often increase in inflammatory and infectious diseases.

Granulation dimples are branches of venous vessels that are located along the edges of the eye sockets near the nose and mouth. In addition to their main function of circulating blood in the body, these formations play an important role in preventing the appearance of wrinkles on the skin around the eyes. Therefore, dimples are an excellent prevention of skin aging in this area. Wearing contact lenses is a favorable factor for their appearance, but in case of severe dryness, they can disappear under the influence of muscle relaxants and other medications. There can be many reasons for excessive growth of pits. Dimples can sometimes be noticed in childhood as a result of heredity. Those little red dots