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I have a lump in the back of my throat on the left side. what could it be?

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Dr. Mary Efremov answered

No simple answer: You need to check this out promptly....A good ENT can help resolve the question by a careful examination.

Dr Raff and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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