I had a routine cervical neck MRI on 31st Oct to check for nerve damage due to osteoarthritis, but when they did it, they found ‘enlarged postlingual lymphoid tissue with filling of both vallecula,’ (back of the tongue area I’ve been told) the report said although the appearance could be due to lymphoid hyperplasia, a referral to ENT is needed to rule out anything sinister.   The results took over 5 weeks to get to my GP, due to an oversight in the department, I was called me in so GP could examine me,  she couldn’t see anything but still referred me on the 2WW to ENT, that was 13 days ago and still I have no appointment, I’m contacting ENT direct tomorrow to see why,

I’m just curious as to if anyone has ever heard of or experienced this. My symptoms are slightly swollen lymph nodes all in my neck and they are uncomfortable, esp when I move my head, some jaw pain, that goes into my ear occasionally, and I’m always clearing my throat as if something is in it, my tongue feels too big for my mouth when it’s closed, and it catches on my teeth, no sores but a dry mouth feeling, I know I’m probably overthinking all this, but you can’t help but worry when you don’t know what’s happening, any replies would be appreciated.

Many thanks

Denise