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Recently took an mri and they found a 8mm round structure on the inferior aspect of left palatine tonsil, should this be biopsied
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It depends: If there is a solid mass in the tonsil, a biopsy may be indicated. However, cysts can occur and are typically benign. It would be best to consult an ent.
Answered 10/31/2013
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