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I have had a lump in my left nostril for at least 5 years with no pain its soft and theres no over symptoms could i be a permanent nasal polyp it's close to the entrance ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Lesion: It could be something as simple as a nevus - but would need to be examined to know.

Answered 7/25/2020

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A member asked:

I have had a lump in my left nostril for at least 5 years with no pain its soft and theres no over symptoms could i be a permanent nasal polyp it's close to the entrance ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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