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What Does This Biopsy Result For Right Tonsil Indicate?

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Posted on Thu, 9 Jul 2015
Question: Hi,
Two years ago I had my left tonsil removed for a biopsy the result being I was diagnosed with high grade B cell Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Last week I had my right tonsil removed for a biopsy. The initial finding is that it is a "reactive change".
What does this mean?
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Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Reactive change means benign and reversible enlargement of lymphoid tissue

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.

I have read your query and understand your concern.

"Reactive change " means benign and reversible enlargement of lymphoid tissue (Tonsil) secondary to antigen stimulus like infection , allergy , etc . It is non serious type & no need to concern.

If I were your treating doctor , I would advice
consult your Heamatologist & ENT .

Till then use Antiseptic Mouth Wash twice daily .

Follow up regularly as advised .

Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.

Regards.





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What Does This Biopsy Result For Right Tonsil Indicate?

Brief Answer: Reactive change means benign and reversible enlargement of lymphoid tissue Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. I have read your query and understand your concern. "Reactive change " means benign and reversible enlargement of lymphoid tissue (Tonsil) secondary to antigen stimulus like infection , allergy , etc . It is non serious type & no need to concern. If I were your treating doctor , I would advice consult your Heamatologist & ENT . Till then use Antiseptic Mouth Wash twice daily . Follow up regularly as advised . Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Regards.