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I have a small gumball sized lump in my throat and it's moving. what could it be?

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Dr. Steven T Kmucha MD JD FACS answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Many possibilities: There are many causes for a lump in the throat or a lump in the neck; while many of these lumps are not an indication of anything serious, some lumps can be an indication of a serious medical condition. A thorough evaluation and examination by a board-certified otolaryngologist would be advisable for any lump that lasts for more than a few weeks.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/14/2019

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