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Lymphoid tissue located behind the mouth is called the pharyngeal tonsil, also known as the adenoid. It is part of the lymphatic system and plays a role in protecting the body against infections.
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Other than GALT as being diffuse lymphoid tissue, the tonsils are also part of it. We have 3 types of tonsils, palatine, lingual and pharyngeal. A prominent feature are the tonsilar crypts with increase surface area for immune cells to interact with antigen.
A benign lymphoid refers to a noncancerous growth or condition involving lymphoid tissue, which is a part of the immune system that helps the body fight infections. Benign lymphoid conditions can include lymphadenopathy (enlarged lymph nodes), tonsillitis, and reactive lymphoid hyperplasia. These conditions are typically not life-threatening and do not spread like malignant lymphoid conditions, such as lymphoma.