Goiter Lingual

A lingual goiter (s.lingualis) is an extension at the back of the tongue. A goiter can come in different shapes and sizes, depending on its cause.

Causes

One of the most common causes of goiter on the tongue is enlargement of the palatine tonsils. Tonsils consist of lymphoid tissue and protect the body from infection. If the body encounters an infection, the tonsils begin to increase in size, filling the empty space at the back of the throat.

In addition, a goiter in the lower back of the tongue can occur for the following reasons:

tonsillitis, lymphadenopathy, leukemia, sarcoidosis, brucellosis, trichinosis, liver failure. Goiter is a symptom of these diseases, so it is important to diagnose it in the early stages of the disease. Diagnostics If you experience the symptoms that I mentioned above, then the first step is to see a doctor for a diagnosis. To do this, you need to take blood tests and undergo an examination of the mouth and throat. Typically, an otolaryngologist prescribes the following procedures: - examination of the pharynx, tonsils, pharynx to identify any damage and unusual formations; - palpation of lymph nodes; - palpation of the pharynx and posterior wall of the pharynx from below;