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I have a yellow patch on the back of my throat what could it be?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

See a doctor: This may be an abnormal lesion that requires biopsy, or it may be post-nasal discharge or other things. Difficult to diagnose what you cannot see. Good luck, .

Answered 9/22/2019

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A member asked:

I have a yellow patch on the back of my throat what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

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