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I have an enlarged right tonsil since 6 months that i have noticed and some lumps on my neck(all 4 lumps are movable). ent doctor said first to go for ultrasound but in the recent appointment she said to go for a ct scan. so usg or ct or mri??
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CT is much more detailed than ultrasound. If the ENT suggested CT, go for the CT scan.
Answered 5/22/2021
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Recommended imaging is either lateral neck plain x-ray, or CT to evaluate tonsils, as well as direct examination and culturingrapid screening testing methods...
Answered 5/23/2021
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