What causes a pea sized lump in the throat?
Patient: I discovered a lump in my throat 2 months ago and still waiting for ENT. I do smoke and drink some, age 63. it is behind vocal chord and the size of a pea. I had my tonsils out as a child and had surgery for sleep apnea 10 years ago. Should I be pushing harder to see an ENT? Any idea what it could be? Of course fearing cancer. Doctor: Hi.Thanks for your query.Noted the history and understood your concerns.At the age of 63, cancer obviously is the major feared thing one should think about. It is wonderful to know how do you know that there is a pea sized lump behind vocal cords if endoscopy is not done. Well, with the history of surgery for tonsils and sleep apnea the lump in throat should be taken seriously. I would advise you hte following:  Consult an ENT Surgeon for endoscopy and clinical evaluation.MRI of the neck is very important to see for the lump whether polyp or something else.Plan for surgical removal and histopathology. This will get the diagnosis clear and treatment plan manageable.