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What can be done about a small bump in my throat?

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Dr. John Scuba answered

Specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Throat bump: The best answer is to find out what it is by having it looked at. Otherwise, it's all just a guess. So it requires a careful exam followed by any necessary procedures, usually a biopsy to examine it.

Answered 7/19/2013

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