Is tonsil malignant tumor serious

Since it is a malignant tumor of the tonsil, it means that the patient's disease is more serious. Tonsil malignant tumors include tonsil squamous cell carcinoma, hemangioendothelioma, lymphosarcoma and reticulocytic sarcoma. The main symptoms of tonsil malignant tumors are throat foreign body sensation, throat obstruction sensation, unilateral tonsil enlargement, throat pain and other manifestations. Examination can find that the tonsil texture is relatively hard, and can show symptoms similar to ulcer surface. In severe cases, tonsil cancer can invade surrounding tissues, causing pain and difficulty in opening mouth. For the treatment of tonsil cancer, surgery is the first choice. Postoperative pathology confirms the stage of the disease, and radiotherapy is needed if necessary. Secondly, palliative surgery can be taken if metastasis is present. If surgery is not possible, radioactive seeds can be implanted into the tonsil lesion for treatment.