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Went to ent for asymmetric tonsil. he noted my left adenoid is extremely enlarged but doesn't look like cancer/infection. what else causes asymmetry?
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Old scar: These adenoids are often scarred up from an infection years ago that they saved you from.
Answered 12/3/2015
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No worries: Since you do not have infection, and you have no symptoms, this asymmetry is not a health problem. And without history of malignancy or immunocompromise, there is no increased risk of cancer. Hope that helps.
Answered 12/3/2015
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