Keratosis pharyngis in throat wall

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The white spot is not on the tonsils but in the throat wall at the back side... So can keratosis pharyngis occure at the back on the throat wall? I am attaching pictures to show the location... Can keratosis pharyngis occure in this place as in the picture? Is it normal can it be in throat wall it's not on the tonsils that is what worries me.. Can it occure in throat wall?

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Dr. Dipali Joshi

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its looking more of granular pharyngitis..

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show an ENT for confirmation.

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vinay S Bhat

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

Picture you have attached shows whitish lesions in the posterior pharyngeal wall. It looks like granular pharyngitis. Usually caused by reflux laryngopharyngitis which is type of acidity related disorder or post nasal discharge syndrome. You may need to take anti reflux medications for few weeks

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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

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