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Is it possible to have a mucocele on tonsil covering? semi hard small bump. ent says nothing alarming. would lymphatic tissue cause a bump? worried:(

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Dr. Devin Cunning answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Yes: The tonsil is comprised of bumpy lymphatic tissue with an irregular surface. Additional bumps may be due to a mucocele, cryptic debris, lymphatic tissue or neoplasia. Enlarging masses in the tonsils should be evaluated and possibly biopsied.

Dr Grindstaff agreed

Answered 3/15/2016

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