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Fleshy growth in throat where tonsil used to be on rt side. sometimes has weird throbbing sensation but other than that no symptoms. residual tonsil?

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See your doctor: This could be a few things. I would see your doctor soon and let them look at it.

Dr Sorkin agreed

Answered 11/17/2020

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