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What Causes An Oval Shaped Lump On The Tonsil?
Question: I attached a picture of the inside of my mouth/throat. I found an oval shaped nodule past my left tonsil. The top is white, the bottom is normal color. Not sure how long its been there. I noticed it perhaps a week ago. It seems to be an integral part of the throat with capillaries in and out of it. It doesn't cause any complaints whatsoever. I don't have enlarged lymph nodes in my neck. Does this warrant further investigation?
Brief Answer:
No need to investigate further
Detailed Answer:
Hello
From the looks of it , it looks like a blocked gland either minor salivary or a mucus gland. And because of the blockage the gland has swollen up a bit.
You dont have any symptoms and no neck nodes, so i dont think you need to investigate further as most of the time it will automatically rupture and resolve.
You can gargle with warm salt water 2 times a day as it will prevent any secondary infection from setting in.
Apart from this you do not need any other medications or treatment.
Please dont worry
Take care
No need to investigate further
Detailed Answer:
Hello
From the looks of it , it looks like a blocked gland either minor salivary or a mucus gland. And because of the blockage the gland has swollen up a bit.
You dont have any symptoms and no neck nodes, so i dont think you need to investigate further as most of the time it will automatically rupture and resolve.
You can gargle with warm salt water 2 times a day as it will prevent any secondary infection from setting in.
Apart from this you do not need any other medications or treatment.
Please dont worry
Take care
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