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How Can Inflamed Veins Like Appearance In The Throat After Treating Tonsillitis Be Treated?
Question: Sir i am dying out of stress , yesterday I was checking my throat and I found something unusual, it looks like inflamed veins ,I had tonsillitis ,and I had chew tambakoo ,now I have quit,kindly help I am very much worried,is it cancer?Pic attached and suspected area circled
Brief Answer:
Granular Pharyngitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
1. The area that you have marked on the right posterior pharyngeal wall appears to be lymphoid tissue giving a 'cobblestone' appearance known as Granular Pharyngitis.
2. This is chronically inflamed lymphoid (tonsil-like) tissue normally present and distributed throughout the oral cavity and throat.
3. There are larger lymphoid follicles visible further down.
4. This does not appear to be cancer. A simple biopsy can confirm this if the area does not settle down with routine medication. This area is also easily visible for regular follow up and observation.
5. This seems to be due to a Post Nasal Drip (PND).
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards,
Dr. Sumit Bhatti
ENT Specialist
Granular Pharyngitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
1. The area that you have marked on the right posterior pharyngeal wall appears to be lymphoid tissue giving a 'cobblestone' appearance known as Granular Pharyngitis.
2. This is chronically inflamed lymphoid (tonsil-like) tissue normally present and distributed throughout the oral cavity and throat.
3. There are larger lymphoid follicles visible further down.
4. This does not appear to be cancer. A simple biopsy can confirm this if the area does not settle down with routine medication. This area is also easily visible for regular follow up and observation.
5. This seems to be due to a Post Nasal Drip (PND).
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards,
Dr. Sumit Bhatti
ENT Specialist
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Dr. Yogesh D
sir do I need biopsy?it means there can be chances of cancer ,?
Brief Answer:
Not necessarily cancer.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
1. A biopsy does not necessarily mean cancer.
2. The biopsy can help rule out many other non-cancerous conditions.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards,
Dr. Sumit Bhatti
ENT Specialist
Not necessarily cancer.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
1. A biopsy does not necessarily mean cancer.
2. The biopsy can help rule out many other non-cancerous conditions.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards,
Dr. Sumit Bhatti
ENT Specialist
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Dr. Prasad
sir ,these granules are from very long time ,I guess from years ?sir I am very paranoid kindly tell me in your opinion is it cancerous ?
Brief Answer:
This does not appear to be cancer.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
1. This does not appear to be cancer.
2. If this has been there for many years, it cannot be cancer.
3. A biopsy will always help identify the type of tissue and chronic inflammation. The report will help treat this condition effectively.
I hope that I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Sumit Bhatti
ENT Specialist
This does not appear to be cancer.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
1. This does not appear to be cancer.
2. If this has been there for many years, it cannot be cancer.
3. A biopsy will always help identify the type of tissue and chronic inflammation. The report will help treat this condition effectively.
I hope that I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Sumit Bhatti
ENT Specialist
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Dr. Raju A.T
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