What causes a lump in the throat?
Patient: my husband has a lump on the inside of his throat.  you can see it.  it is size of a peanut and has a white spot on it.  it doesn't go away and has been there awhile and has gotten bigger.  he can feel it when he swallows. we are afraid it is some sort of throat or mouth cancer.  went to dr. once bout it and they asked if he had insurance which he doesn't and they just brushed him off like it was no big deal. Doctor: Hi,Welcome to HCM.This could be tonsillitis with white phlegm mucus on it,or could be a lump,which needs Biopsy due to white spot on it.Check with private Surgeon or oral surgeon who would help you by needful check up n treatment.Hope this would help you to resolve your query.Else Contact with a Followup Premium question to ME.Will appreciate your Hitting thanks and writing excellent review comments to help needy patients like you. Welcome with any other further query in this regard.Good Day!!Dr.Savaskar,Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVTS