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2018-05-08 07:56:18
I have a cyst in my pharynx that was found during endoscopy...I also have GERD from the past one month...What is the chance of me having cancer?
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Mucous retention cyst in the pharynx are common and usually are benign. Usually they do not require any treatment unless it causes difficulty in swallowing or change of voice. They are unlikely to be cancer
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2018-05-08 08:31:42

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