Lump

[Clare1985]

Hi, had my tonsils removed when I was 12, am now 35. Please can you tell me what you think this area/lump could be?

 

[honestdoc]

It could be inflammed minor salivary/mucous glands. If it is not resolving in 2 to 3 weeks, get seen by a dentist or oral surgeon.

 

[Clare1985]

It could be inflammed minor salivary/mucous glands. If it is not resolving in 2 to 3 weeks, get seen by a dentist or oral surgeon.

Ok thanks. Its has been like this for several months. I had it checked by doctor a while back and he said it was fine but I'd like a second opinion.
What would the possibility of it being a cancerous lump? I worry for this.

 

[honestdoc]

The only way to fully diagnose cancer is to do a biopsy where the surgeon takes a sample and send it to lab to analyze under a microscope. The surgeon would first evaluate it to see if it is suspicious enough to warrant such biopsy. Since you had this for several months, go see an oral surgeon for full evaluation.