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Have septated cystic structure in throat 15x17x9. having biopsy today does it need to be removed even if benign?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Depends on result of: Biopsy and your symptoms. Your surgeon should be able to give you specific advice after results of biopsy are back. But it sounds like a pretty big mass to me.

Answered 9/4/2015

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A member asked:

Have septated cystic structure in throat 15x17x9. having biopsy today does it need to be removed even if benign?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

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