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Do Several Bumps Underneath My Right Tonsil Behind The Palatoglossal Arch Require Immediate Medical Attention?
Question: I have several bumps underneath my right tonsil behind the palatoglossal arch. I noticed them several years ago and showed my primary doctor which said he didn’t see anything of concern. I still worry though they could be something since they are only on one side. Sometimes they get inflamed from allergies.
Brief Answer:
Lymphoid tissue is normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank for the question and well taken image.
I had seen the image and noted that you have good amount of lymphoid tissue in place to protect against harmful entries into the airway and gut.
I concur with your primary doctor that they are not of any concern. However to confirm your doubts you can get a tissue removed and get a histopathology evaluation done. That would reveal the best details and you can stop worrying if proven to be what your primary doctor says.
Hope this answers your question.
Lymphoid tissue is normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank for the question and well taken image.
I had seen the image and noted that you have good amount of lymphoid tissue in place to protect against harmful entries into the airway and gut.
I concur with your primary doctor that they are not of any concern. However to confirm your doubts you can get a tissue removed and get a histopathology evaluation done. That would reveal the best details and you can stop worrying if proven to be what your primary doctor says.
Hope this answers your question.
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