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I have a white/yellow bump on my tonsil. it doesn't rub off. doesn't hurt or bleed when poked. should i be concerned cancer??
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Bump: Probable tonsilolith. Can be expressed out with long q-tip pressure on edges or curetted out. Gargling with salt water may loosen it up.
Answered 3/16/2017
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