A member asked:

Beside having hpv is it true that people who have asymmeterical tonils are at risk for developing tonsil cancer?

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No, that is not true: Tonsil size or shape has nothing to do with developing tonsilar cancer. Do not believe all this kind of hearsay. It makes no sense at all.

Answered 1/20/2014

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Dr. Hassan Arshad answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Risks for tonsil ca: The risk factors for tonsil cancer are tobacco, alcohol use, and hpv (although most adults have been exposed to hpv and don't get cancer).One of the indications for having a tonsillectomy as an adult is asymmetric tonsils.It's not the asymmetry that causes the cancer, it's b/c cancer can cause the asymmetry.If you've had it your whole life, it's unlikely to be serious.If concerned, see an ENT doc!

Answered 7/22/2016

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