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Tonsil Carcinoma: Case Study%u2022A 70-year-old man presents with progressive dysphagia and rightsided ear pain. His right palatine tonsil is enlarged. He is a heavy smoker and drinker. What is the likely diagnosis?Brain trainer:Answer: %u2022Tonsillar cancer%u2022Age > 50 years%u2022Unilateral symptoms%u2022History of smoking and alcohol use%u2022Enlarged tonsilKey points:
