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Hello Sir I Had Visited An Ent She Performed Lyrangascopy
Question: Hello sir I had visited an ent she performed lyrangascopy ,sign of lpr was found ,
Left tonsil enlarged than right ,I goggled it found that asymmetrical tonsil is indication of lymphoma cancer, so I got my CECT scan neck axial done, it say normal CT scan except bilateral tonsil enlargement, now my doctors says she would remove left tonsil to rule out cancer, while I don't have any symptoms, except snoring, nor do I get frequent tonsillitis, left tonsil has always been longer as long as I can remember, kindly help, is tonsils removal necessary ?can't sleep, dying in depression
Left tonsil enlarged than right ,I goggled it found that asymmetrical tonsil is indication of lymphoma cancer, so I got my CECT scan neck axial done, it say normal CT scan except bilateral tonsil enlargement, now my doctors says she would remove left tonsil to rule out cancer, while I don't have any symptoms, except snoring, nor do I get frequent tonsillitis, left tonsil has always been longer as long as I can remember, kindly help, is tonsils removal necessary ?can't sleep, dying in depression
Brief Answer:
It is very common for one tonsil to appear larger than the other.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. It is very common for one tonsil to appear larger than the other. Both tonsils are usually similar in size but one sits deeper in the tonsil bed (fossa). I have performed (as primary Surgeon) / observed (as a teacher and professor of ENT Surgery), thousands of tonsillectomies over the past three decades and this has been my experience, though there is scant mention in literature even if you search on Google.
2. As your CT is normal, and you have no symptoms, no biopsy or surgery is advised.
3. You should treat the LPR under the supervision of the doctor who diagnosed it.
4. After that upload new images of your throat to compare with the previous images.
5. There is no cause for worry.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
It is very common for one tonsil to appear larger than the other.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. It is very common for one tonsil to appear larger than the other. Both tonsils are usually similar in size but one sits deeper in the tonsil bed (fossa). I have performed (as primary Surgeon) / observed (as a teacher and professor of ENT Surgery), thousands of tonsillectomies over the past three decades and this has been my experience, though there is scant mention in literature even if you search on Google.
2. As your CT is normal, and you have no symptoms, no biopsy or surgery is advised.
3. You should treat the LPR under the supervision of the doctor who diagnosed it.
4. After that upload new images of your throat to compare with the previous images.
5. There is no cause for worry.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
is it common to have lpr ,as I have goggled it it shows lyrangal cancer? afraid to the point of death, can't sleep!she said she would get tonsil removed while other ent doc says it not required quite confused?
Brief Answer:
LPR is common, Laryngeal cancer is rare.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for following up.
1. LPR is very common and treatable.
2. Laryngeal cancer is very rare. It is also treatable.
3. In your case there is no cause for worry. These are not the symptoms or findings of cancer.
4. Out of the patient visits to me in the OPD saying they suspect laryngeal cancer, 99.99% never have laryngeal cancer after thorough evaluation. Thousands of patients consult me each year.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
LPR is common, Laryngeal cancer is rare.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for following up.
1. LPR is very common and treatable.
2. Laryngeal cancer is very rare. It is also treatable.
3. In your case there is no cause for worry. These are not the symptoms or findings of cancer.
4. Out of the patient visits to me in the OPD saying they suspect laryngeal cancer, 99.99% never have laryngeal cancer after thorough evaluation. Thousands of patients consult me each year.
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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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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