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A lump above my tonsil in the arch

2017-07-10 06:33:36
I have abnormally large tonsils and have had tonsil stones in the past. I know what they look like but I have a hard white lump that is deep beneath the skin and has slightly gotten larger within the past month.
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You might be looking at whitish debris over tonsils which is not really abnormal
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis

Answered2017-07-11 08:15:43

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