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A 44-year-old male asked:

Hi, i have had strange looking tonsils for many years now. one is larger than the other, but they both look very rough with bumps and have deep holes. no pain, but i have also had post nasal drip for many years. do you think this is cancer?

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Dr. Clarence Grim
Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
Endocrinology 59 years experience
Unless you smoke or drink lots of alcohol not likely cancer. I would see and ENT and see if they think they are "strange". A rather vague medical term. You can google tonsils and look at images to see if yours match any as a clue. Also look at tonsil cancer.
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Answered Jul 18, 2022
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
What you described is not consistent with cancer. However, it is abnormal and you should consult an ENT doctor. Wish you good health!
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Reviewed Jul 20, 2022
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