Swollen Uvula Causes
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
9. Oral Cancer
Many types of cancer can affect the oropharynx. Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common in this region. Furthermore, it can start in the uvula, but rarely does so. As a consequence of oral cancer, patients can exhibit throat swelling, enlargement of the uvula (i.e. twice the normal size), difficulty to swallow, among other symptoms.
Importantly, a thorough medical history of the patient must be obtained by the physician, to exclude other causes of uvulitis. As with many malignant conditions, the sooner the condition is diagnosed, the better the prognosis.
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