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I noticed 2 small flesh colored lumps on my palatopharyngeal arch right next to my right tonsil. not hard or hurt either. is it serious? thank you.

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Lumps: Any pain, bleeding, or as in your case, swelling, should be evaluated. In other words see your PCP or Urgent Care (not ER) for differential diagnosis and then treatment or observation recommendation.

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

I noticed 2 small flesh colored lumps on my palatopharyngeal arch right next to my right tonsil. not hard or hurt either. is it serious? thank you.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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