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Early20s.healthy.4 lumps in neck and mastoid.(less than 1 cm).no pain.been there for months.one of them for years.on same sideof lumps,tonsil isbigger?

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Ear Nose Doctor: I would suggest you see your primary doctor and if indicated a referral to an Ear Nose Specialist. This way they can verify the bumps and examine your tonsils. Good luck

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 11/11/2014

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