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Is it possible for a tonsil to partially grow back? tonsillectomy at age 8 but fleshy bump in back of throat where tonsil usually present..?

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Dr. David Kam answered

May be: Small bumps in throat are common and they are lymphoid aggregates. No need to do more surgery if you are asymptomatic. See ENT if symptomatic.

Answered 11/8/2020

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A member asked:

Is it possible for a tonsil to partially grow back? tonsillectomy at age 8 but fleshy bump in back of throat where tonsil usually present..?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Kam answered

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