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Ive had a tonsil cyst for 3-4 years . hasnt caused any problems. is it dangerous or can it be cancerous?
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No: Cysts in the tonsils are benign (not cancer). And if it hasn't changed over 3-4 years, that increases our confidence that it is benign.
Answered 2/8/2021
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