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Does A Lump On The Tongue Pose A Serious Concern?

Posted on Mon, 15 May 2023

Question: I AVE A SMALL LUMP IN MY TONQUE. THERE IS NO PAIN. TWO PYSICIANS HAVE EXAMINED IT AND BELIEVE IT IS A DAMAGED TAST BUD. THE SECOND PHYSICIAN WANTS TO CUT IT OUT AND TELLLS ME THAT NO STITCHES WILL BE REQUIRED. AFTER A MONTH THE LUMP REMAINS, BUT HAS NOT GOTTEN BIGGER AND I STILL HAVE NO PAIN. WHY SHOULD I HAVE THE TASTE BUD REMOVED?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Growth tongue.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

From the complaints, it seems to be a cystic lesion or a hypertrophied taste bud.

Please send me the picture of the lesion so that I can suggest you better and advice you accordingly.

Any history of tobacco use or smoking?

Hope I have answered your query.

Follow up with the required information.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Regards,
Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal, ENT Specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (12 hours later)

If the lump is a hypertrophied last bud, should I have it Removed. It is not growing and not painful.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Growth tongue.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Nothing is to be done if it is just a hypertrophied bud.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal, ENT Specialist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj