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A member asked:

Tiny white lump on my tonsil. is it infected?

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Most likely no: These yellowish whitish things are ver common in the tonsils. Debris forms in the tonsillar crypts and sometimes the tonsil forms a membrane that walls it off. This then appears as a lump. In general, these are nothing to worry about. If concerned, an ENT doctor will be able to quickly evaluate it and reassure you.

Dr Ho agreed

Answered 6/8/2016

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