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My 13 year old son has polyp on the tip of uvula. is it dangerous?

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Dr. Nela Cordero answered

POLYP: Unusual location. It can be removed by eent.It is outpatient or 1 day or, like tonsillectomy.

Answered 8/15/2018

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