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I have a little not painful bump on my throat that is clear in color. is this normal?

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Dr. Laurence Fox answered

Depends: Could be a mucoid cyst. If a tobacco user, more attention required. If present more than 3 weeks have evaluated by ENT or Oral Surgeon

Answered 6/21/2014

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