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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes?
Well, my tonsils have always been very large. As a child and young adult and even once or twice a year now I will get strep throat. For the last few years though I ve noticed a large almost flat circle sticking out behind my tonsils, the right side much larger than the left. I often feel like my glands are swollen and my ears and throat kinda bother me. Should I be worried? I was diagnosed with Breast cancer last year and I do have the BRCA1 genetic mutation.
Fri, 14 Jun 2019
Hello,
Breast cancer is unlikely to cause an enlarged tonsil. Enlarged tonsils can occur due to infection or inflammation of the throat. I suggest you get a clinical assessment by an NT specialist.
Regarding BRCA mutation, you need to get investigations for BRCA gene.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
Breast cancer is unlikely to cause an enlarged tonsil. Enlarged tonsils can occur due to infection or inflammation of the throat. I suggest you get a clinical assessment by an NT specialist.
Regarding BRCA mutation, you need to get investigations for BRCA gene.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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