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With one enlarged tonsil is there certain ways it would look, feel, etc that would signify something serious such as cancer to a ent professional?
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Yes a careful look and palpation of the oropharyngx/tongue should reveal areas that would need to be biopsied. If any. Unless you chew tobacco/dip snuff regularly would b rare at your age.
Answered 11/8/2021
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