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Noticed A Small Red, Flesh Colored Bump On Tonsil. No Soreness. What Can It Be?
Question: I noticed a small red/flesh colored bump about 3mm in diameter on my right tonsil with similar bumps on my left lingual tonsil. I have had them for over six weeks with no change. I have no soreness or other symptoms. What can this be?
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. The appearance, size, exact location of the bumps, behavior, growth rate or a close up image will help give a better understanding as to the nature of these masses.
2. A differential will include mostly benign conditions such as areas of lymphoid hypertrophy, accessory lymphoid tissue, inflamed minor salivary gland tissue, anti-inflammatory agents and medicated gargles. If there is no improvement, an excision biopsy and a histopathological examination which will reveal the true diagnosis of the bump. As long as it is a limited mass, surgery will be minor. You may follow up with the HPE report here.
I hope that I have answered your queries. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Thank you for your query.
1. The appearance, size, exact location of the bumps, behavior, growth rate or a close up image will help give a better understanding as to the nature of these masses.
2. A differential will include mostly benign conditions such as areas of lymphoid hypertrophy, accessory lymphoid tissue, inflamed minor salivary gland tissue, anti-inflammatory agents and medicated gargles. If there is no improvement, an excision biopsy and a histopathological examination which will reveal the true diagnosis of the bump. As long as it is a limited mass, surgery will be minor. You may follow up with the HPE report here.
I hope that I have answered your queries. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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