Alterations in Humoral Immunity After Partial Versus Total Tonsillectomy: A Pilot Study and Systematic Review of Literature
Background The palatine tonsils are secondary lymphoid organs, important in sampling antigens directly from the epithelial surfaces. They produce antibodies locally and distally through their migrating B cells. Objectives The aim of this study was to c...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
2016-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Pediatrics Review |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.17795/jpr-6214 |