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A member asked:
How often does a red lump on tonsil become malignant? im 22 years old an scared to death i had my tonsils out about 6 years ago.
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Red lump: It is no very likely. If it grows or becomes painful be more concerned. The symptoms you describe are unlikely to be problematic.
Answered 5/7/2017
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