Question: Hello Dr. For about 3 years I have had two bumps on either side of the uvula that are hard and yellow\white in color when pressed on. My Ent said these were cysts and there was no concern. In addition, I have had a hard white bump on the mucosal lining next to the base of my tongue, but its on the mouth lining, My concern is that these are warts and or precancerous cells. My Ent said this bump was smooth in surface so he didnt think it was a wart,, but could not provide what it could be. It is hard, white, and a milmeter in size. I have seen an ENT who said these are normal cysts. I had a tonsillectomy, and these were already present. These appeared at the same time 3 years ago with no growth since. I do smoke but have cut back a lot. Do you have input on what they could be? Could a wart remain this long? Thank you so much for your help.

The two bumps next to the uvula are on the arch, not the uvula itself. I have a picture if neded

I have attached the photo. On the left side of the screen you can see the white bump on the wall of the throat next to the base of the tongue. Next to the uvula you can see a slight protrusion. That is the yellow bump that is on the back side the wall ( my ent said these are cysts) are these normal? Does the white bump look like a wart? Nervous of what it could be. Would a wart grow in size? It has remained the same