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Left tonsil about 30% larger than right (chronically) 2 very large crator like holes in it .right has holes but not inflamed, see ent next week but scared of ca, sore throat often throughout year?

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Not scared.: "craters" in the tonsils are normal. A chronically enlarged tonsil is very unlikely to represent cancer. Such asymmetry sometimes occurs naturally.

Answered 2/4/2014

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Dr. Stephen Metzinger answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Unilateral enlarged: A unilateral enlarges tonsil is concerning. It could be lymphoma but is most likely tonsillitis that is chronic. Follow up with ear nose ; throat doctor asap. If it is tonsillitis you may only need antibiotics, if it is suspicious then a biopsy and imaging. Go see your ent.

Answered 9/28/2016

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