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There is this small white spot on the back of my throat.what can it be?

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Possible cyst: A possible tonsil cyst or a tonsil stone. The cyst may form in different areas, even outside the normal confines of the tonsils. Almost never a cause of concern IF it is a tonsil cyst. Would show it to your doctor to let them evaluate it.

Answered 8/3/2017

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