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While using my tongue scrapper i notice white lines on my right tonsil. i feel fine but should i go to the doctor? i have never noticed it before

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Yes: ent should look at area, and perhaps biopsy if suspicious

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/14/2016

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