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Lump near my tonsil - throat infection? Posted: 08-30-07 10:10am


About 2 weeks ago I noticed a pea size lump near my tonsil. It is round about 3 mm in size painless with a whitishyellow center. Does not bleed and does not hurt. Also has not changed in size. What could this be as It does concern me.

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Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders Answer A3308 Posted: 10-19-07 11:03am


A “pea size lump with white-yellowish centre near the tonsil” has to be seen by doctor - it might be some infection and needs to be diagnosed. DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov, General Practitioner. Dr. Gjuzelov practices medicine for the general public and is affiliated with the Republic of Macedonia Public Health Institution. For more information about Dr. Gjuzelov or other eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information. The material presented in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licenseced medical professional before starting any treatment. The materials in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. To the fullest extent possible, eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor expressly excludes all liability in respect of the information and opinions contained in the Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor, this Web site, or any sites linked to this Web site.

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