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Is it concerning for one tonsil to be a lot larger than the other a month after being sick? does that mean it could be tonsil cancer?
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Could: It could mean a unilateral inflammation or a tumor, lymphoma in the enlarged tonsil. You need to consult an ENT doctor and may need to have the tonsil removed for definitive diagnosis.
Answered 1/15/2019
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