Ultrasonic Parameters of Palatine Tonsils in Healthy Children: Correlations with Individual Factors

Background High-frequency ultrasound is gradually being applied to the diagnosis of tonsil diseases. However,there remains a lack of relevant quantitative reference indicators and unified assessment standards. which limits the development and application of ultrasound examinations. Objective High-frequency ultrasound was applied to observe and measure the palatine tonsils of healthy children, and the reference value range of relevant parameters was initially established. Methods and methods A total of 375 healthy children aged 2-14 y were enrolled between June 2023 and September 2023.Basic data such as gender, age, height, weight, BMI, and BSA were recorded and the relevant parameters of bilateral palatine tonsils were measured by high-frequency ultrasound. The data were stratified by age group and gender. To explore the correlations between the relevant parameters of the palatine tonsils and individual factors. Results The normal reference value ranges for the superior-inferior diameters, anteroposterior diameters, left-right diameters, volumes and internal of bilateral palatine tonsils in 375 healthy children are as follows: (18.83-33.80)mm, (9.60-18.74)mm, (8.98-17.22)mm, (0.92-5.16)cm3, (9.32-25.50)mm. The parameters of bilateral palatine tonsils in healthy children were significantly positively correlated with height, weight, BSA and BMI. Conclusion This study initially established the reference values of quantitative parameters of the palatine tonsils in healthy children, which can provide reference value for clinical practice.