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A 31-year-old female asked:
I have a fleshy lump behind my palatopharyngeal arch on the right side since 1 week. it looks bigger and redder than the left side. throat irritated
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Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Otolaryngologist: Although it is an uncommon site for one, I would be concerned about the presence of an abscess. Therefore I recommend that you be examined by an otolaryngologist for diagnosis and treatment.
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