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Question: Hi,
I have a white dot the size of a pencil tip if not smaller in my throat, below my left tonsil close to the front of my mouth and not back of the throat. I noticed this white dot / spot 2 weeks ago, I have had history of tonsillitis since I was the age of 7. I am afraid this is early sign of cancer in throat, I read on internet that white spots is early sign of cancer in throat. I never smoked in my life and drink beer moderately. No swollen lymph nodes or lumps that O could find in my throat or neck
I have a white dot the size of a pencil tip if not smaller in my throat, below my left tonsil close to the front of my mouth and not back of the throat. I noticed this white dot / spot 2 weeks ago, I have had history of tonsillitis since I was the age of 7. I am afraid this is early sign of cancer in throat, I read on internet that white spots is early sign of cancer in throat. I never smoked in my life and drink beer moderately. No swollen lymph nodes or lumps that O could find in my throat or neck
Brief Answer:
It's likely to be a tonsilolith
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
It is likely to be tonsilolith and not cancer as you fear. It is chalky material. It would fall off in a couple of weeks.
It may fall off earlier if you touch it with a spatula.
Any ENT doctor can remove it if you are very worried.
Best wishes.
It's likely to be a tonsilolith
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
It is likely to be tonsilolith and not cancer as you fear. It is chalky material. It would fall off in a couple of weeks.
It may fall off earlier if you touch it with a spatula.
Any ENT doctor can remove it if you are very worried.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I tried removing it but I had hard time doing so because of its location. How can I tell the difference between a tonsilolith and something else. These seems to be slightly raised.
Brief Answer:
Typical location and presentation
Detailed Answer:
The location and presentation are typical. If you can upload a picture, I can confirm it. I
If you go to an ENT doctor, it can be removed and that will leave your doubts and fears to rest.
Typical location and presentation
Detailed Answer:
The location and presentation are typical. If you can upload a picture, I can confirm it. I
If you go to an ENT doctor, it can be removed and that will leave your doubts and fears to rest.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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