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A small hard bump suddenly appeared on my tonsil 2 mos ago. slightly raised pencil eraser size in diameter. what could it b? can ent biopsy it? scans?
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Need exam: There are multiple possibilities: Lymphoid tissue, cryptic debris/tonsillolith, papilloma, abscess, and various benign or malignant neoplasia. An evaluation with an otolaryngologist (ENT) is recommended. Biopsy or CT will be dependent on examination and assessment.
Answered 12/11/2015
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