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Painful Lump On The Roof Of Mouth. Have Sore Throat. What Could It Be?
Question: hi, I have i largish painful lump on the roof of my mouth at the back, I can feel it everytime i talk (with my tongue) and when i swallow (it's painful). I've recently got over a sore throat that lasted nearly 3 weeks. What could this be?
Brief Answer:
As below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. If you can upload a close up image, it will help.
2. It may be a normal structure, such as a torus palatinus. There is a large differential of rare conditions leading to such a lump.
3. Get a videolaryngoscopy done. Upload the images/video.
4. Treatment will depend upon the examination findings.
I hope that i have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
As below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. If you can upload a close up image, it will help.
2. It may be a normal structure, such as a torus palatinus. There is a large differential of rare conditions leading to such a lump.
3. Get a videolaryngoscopy done. Upload the images/video.
4. Treatment will depend upon the examination findings.
I hope that i have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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