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Usual lymphoid tissue back of throat, but one lump is yellow and pus filled as opposed to flesh coloured .. what is this ? no pain.

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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Pus in lymph node: Would follow up with ENT doc , may be post nasal drip, a tonsillar stone or may be an abscess that needs drainage. I have seen abscess that caused change in voice without pain. but it needs drainage.

Answered 1/5/2019

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Dr. Murray Wellner answered

Abscess: A pus filled lump sounds like an abscess and may have to be drained...Dr. Wellner

Answered 5/28/2018

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A member asked:

Usual lymphoid tissue back of throat, but one lump is yellow and pus filled as opposed to flesh coloured .. what is this ? no pain.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Dr. Murray Wellner answered

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