Is Helicobacter Pylori a Possible Etiopathogenic Factor in Chronic Tonsillitis? Helikobakter Pilori Kronik Tonsillitin Potansiyel

Aim: Helicobacter pylori is the major gastric pathogen which has an important role in the etiopathogenesis of chronic gastritis. We investigated the presence of Helicobacter pylori as an extragastric reservoir in the tonsillectomy specimens to display if it is an etiologic factor in the development of chronic tonsilitis. Material and Method: In the current study, 100 cases with chronic tonsilitis were examined in bilateral tonsillectomy specimens. The colonization of the microorganism have been evaluated with hematoxylineosin and giemsa stains under the light microscope.Results: Helicobacter pylori has been detected in 33 cases (33%) on one side of the bilateral tonsillectomy specimens while it has been seen in 15 cases (15%) on both sides which demonstrated positivity in 48 cases (48%) in total. No colonization has been observed in the remaining 52 cases (52%). Discussion: Due to the considerable positivity in our study, the histopathologic evaluation of tonsillary Helicobacter pylori colonization may be instrumental in the etiologic association with chronic tonsillitis.