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Suggest Treatment For Neck Pain And Sore Throat

Hi, I had a cervical ct scan done for neck pain that showed a ill defined soft tissue mass at the base of the tongue on the left extending into the adjacent parapharyngeal soft tissues highly suspicious for malignancy. I am 46, non smokr or drinker. I do have a sore throat on the left with lump feelings when I swallow. I dont have an obvious neck mass as I am a big guy(350lb). My ent scoped me and said my tongue and throat area look asymetrical. He is sending me to another ent within the VA system for a second look and possible biopsy as our clinic in not equipped to do them. Is this covering a pretty big area and if so, I am worried about my options as I have a pacemaker, chf, sleep apnea. Should I insist on a biopsy?
Wed, 12 Sep 2018
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Hi,

Yes, you should go for biopsy, it will clear the type of lesion and help in proper diagnosis and treatment. It will also clear what type of surgery you require in the future. Before biopsy you should discuss the doctor about the pacemaker and your other problems.

So, he may go for biopsy with all the precaution and proper team work. Biopsy is not a very big procedure it's a minor procedure which is very important for proper diagnosis and future assessment of the case.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Archana Raghuwanshi, Homeopath
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Suggest Treatment For Neck Pain And Sore Throat

Hi, Yes, you should go for biopsy, it will clear the type of lesion and help in proper diagnosis and treatment. It will also clear what type of surgery you require in the future. Before biopsy you should discuss the doctor about the pacemaker and your other problems. So, he may go for biopsy with all the precaution and proper team work. Biopsy is not a very big procedure it s a minor procedure which is very important for proper diagnosis and future assessment of the case. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Archana Raghuwanshi, Homeopath