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What Causes A Lump On The Tonsil?

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Posted on Tue, 9 May 2017
Question: I have a mass on my left tonsil. Dr. Says it is a cyst . my voice has become muffled in the past few weeks. It is getting worse. Sometimes people have a hard time understanding me. My throat is not sore or inflamed. What do you think. No swelling.
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Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Tonsillar mass

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to HealthcareMagic and thanks for putting up the query
Muffling of voice can be due to tonsil Pathology.
Please send me the pictures of the throat so that I can suggest you better.
Also tell me for how long are you having this mass?
Follow up with the required information.
Take care
Thanks and regards
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What Causes A Lump On The Tonsil?

Brief Answer: Tonsillar mass Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to HealthcareMagic and thanks for putting up the query Muffling of voice can be due to tonsil Pathology. Please send me the pictures of the throat so that I can suggest you better. Also tell me for how long are you having this mass? Follow up with the required information. Take care Thanks and regards