Question
A 9-year-old girl has a yellowish-white, grainy substance on the right tonsil in her mouth, resembling an orange in texture and difficult to wipe off. There is no significant pain in the throat. An external lump is present below the right ear, which is not painful. This lump was discovered a month ago, and she has visited various hospitals with no results, suspecting it is not a good condition. Please doctor, give us some hope!
Answer
If the tonsils are frequently infected, granulation tissue may grow on their surface over time, forming a lump. It’s not serious. If there are frequent tonsil infections, surgery to remove them can be considered.