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I have a dark/ almost black spot on my tonsillar arch in the back of my throat. it doesn't really hurt but is irritating . what could it be?
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Check it out: You should see a dentist or your primary care doctor. Melanomas which are tumors can appear anywhere in the body. This may be benign but only a clinician can tell you for sure.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Hemangioma: Most likely harmless, but needs to be looked at just the same.
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