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Can White Spots On Throat Be Symptoms Of Throat Cancer?
I have white/yellow shots on the back of my throat/tonsils however its been like that on and off for a very long time. For a number of years/months its gone away on its own would only be slightly sore and one or two spots. Now there is so many and even a hole where it looks like one has popped.. I was looking online and throat cancer images came up and in concerned this could be the case?
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
White spots on throat can be due to
1. Infection either fungal or bacterial
2. Malignancy.
So better to consult ENT specialist first. And get done clinical examination and if needed biopsy from the lesion.
This will tell you the confirm diagnosis of the lesion, whether it is infectious or malignant.
So local examination is needed by ENT doctor.
White spots on throat can be due to
1. Infection either fungal or bacterial
2. Malignancy.
So better to consult ENT specialist first. And get done clinical examination and if needed biopsy from the lesion.
This will tell you the confirm diagnosis of the lesion, whether it is infectious or malignant.
So local examination is needed by ENT doctor.
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