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Lingual tonsil hypertroph
Discomfort in right side of throat since last 6-8 months. Problem in swallowing. Muffled voice sometimes. Had history of acidity and taken its medicine for 60 days but no relief. Was prescribed allergy medicine by one ENT specialist but had no effects. flexible laryngoscopy done and was diagnosed with Lingual tonsil hypertrophy. Doctor suggest surgery (laser) and also biopsy. He was a big time somker but has quit smoking since last one year. Is there any alternative to treat this apart from surgery? What are the chances of it being cancer?
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hello get a fine needle aspiration cytology of the lesion and consult ent specialist and decide bye
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Hi, surgery is the best treatment for hypertrophic lingual tonsil.. Rest you can consult ENT surgeon they will guide you better and answer your specific question... You can take 2nd opinion from other ENT doc for your satisfaction...
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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello there.
I can understand your concern.
Im afraid there are no alternatives available for his concern as of now and judging from your description.
Better to get it done.
Kindly consult a ENT specialist in person for durther evaluation and management.
Best regards.
Dr. Anil kumar jain.
Balaji clinic,
Bangalore.
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