How to treat tonsil tumors

Tonsil tumors are recommended to consult the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, and appropriate treatment measures should be taken depending on the type of tumor and the extent of the lesion, such as surgical resection, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and so on. Tonsil tumor is mainly divided into benign and malignant. 1. Benign tonsil tumor includes tonsil polyp, tonsil papilloma, tonsil hemangioma, etc. It is mainly manifested as foreign body sensation in the pharynx, which may be asymptomatic when it is small, but the foreign body sensation will be aggravated after the tumor is enlarged, and even the pharynx will be blocked, so surgical excision can be taken if necessary. 2. Malignant tumor of tonsil includes tonsil cancer, tonsil sarcoma, lymphoma, etc. In the early stage, there are pharyngeal discomfort and foreign body sensation, and in the late stage, the pharyngeal pain will be aggravated, accompanied by earache on the same side and difficulty in swallowing, etc. It is common that one side of the tonsil is enlarged and obvious, and the surface of the tonsil is ulcerated and unsmooth, easy to bleed and adhered to the surrounding. Malignant tumor of tonsil should take corresponding measures according to pathological type and lesion scope. For example, early tonsil cancer can be feasible tonsillectomy, accompanied by lymph node metastasis can be feasible cervical lymph node clearance, postoperative supplemented with radiotherapy and chemotherapy; for radiotherapy-sensitive sarcoma, lymphoma, etc. can be feasible radiation therapy, at the same time, cooperate with chemotherapy, immunotherapy and so on. It is recommended that patients receive regular treatment under the guidance of doctors.