WaldeyerHartzs
Waldeyerhartzs refers to the Waldeyer's ring, a circular arrangement of lymphoid tissue in the pharynx. This ring is a crucial component of the immune system, acting as a first line of defense against inhaled and ingested pathogens. The key structures within Waldeyer's ring include the pharyngeal tonsil (adenoids), the palatine tonsils, and the lingual tonsils. These tonsils are composed of lymphatic tissue that contains lymphocytes, which are specialized white blood cells responsible for identifying and destroying foreign invaders.
The palatine tonsils are located on either side of the oropharynx, while the lingual tonsils are found
While Waldeyer's ring plays a vital role in immunity, it can also be susceptible to infections itself,