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I have red lumps at the back of my throat. some of them are about 1cm in size and are slightly raised. they all vary in size. had them for 7 months???

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Dr. Leonard Pizzolatto answered

Salivary glands: These are probably lymphoid tissue left over from your tonsils. Nothing to worry about.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/10/2014

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A member asked:

I have red lumps at the back of my throat. some of them are about 1cm in size and are slightly raised. they all vary in size. had them for 7 months???

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Leonard Pizzolatto answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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