A member asked:

I suffer from chronic tonsillitis have tonsil asymmetry and i might have oral hpv(gave oral sex).my pap smear is normal.very afraid of tonsil cancer?

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Dr. William Culviner answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Chronic tonsillitis : It's most likely that your chronic tonsillitis is related to chronic infection in the tonsils, rather than hpv. Hpv oropharyngeal cancer would usually look very atypical on exam. This is something that should be evaluated by an ENT doctor. However, removing your tonsils would help your chronic condition and answer any concerns as the tonsils can be thoroughly evaluated.

Answered 6/10/2014

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