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What Causes Lump In Tonsil?

i have a lump on my left tonsil and in the middle of it there appears to be a whole its currently really sore when i swallow but only on my left side i have once before had a large white spot in the same place that i was able to remove and white pus like fluid came out if i try touching this lump currently it starts bleeding straight away even if its really gentle... what can this be?
Fri, 22 Dec 2023
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Hi,

This white pus like thing what you remove from tonsil are called keratosis which are due to collection of mucosal debris inside the crypts of tonsil. Crypts are nothing but small crevices in the tonsil. This keratosis is a common issue in all age groups. Please do not worry. Over time, they will disappear. If you try to remove them, there may be bleeding due to injury to adjacent tissue.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vijaykumar, Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
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What Causes Lump In Tonsil?

Hi, This white pus like thing what you remove from tonsil are called keratosis which are due to collection of mucosal debris inside the crypts of tonsil. Crypts are nothing but small crevices in the tonsil. This keratosis is a common issue in all age groups. Please do not worry. Over time, they will disappear. If you try to remove them, there may be bleeding due to injury to adjacent tissue. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vijaykumar, Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist