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Do cyst by throat hurt to the touch?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Possibly: Possibly. If you have a swelling of the neck/throat that is tender to touch, see and ENT doc for assessment.

Answered 3/27/2016

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