Hi. I’m 38 Years Old Woman. I Recently Discovered One

Posted on Tue, 12 May 2020

Question: Hi. I’m 38 years old woman. I recently discovered one bump approximately 3 mm in size on my pharyngopalatine arch. It’s not painful. I don’t have any other symptoms and also I didn’t have any infection recently. I’m going to send picture. Thanks

I attach picture. I’m not sure how long bump is there. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could you please upload the image

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

With the above description, I am of the opinion that it could be a mucocele (mucus filled sac). If you can upload the image, I will be able to help you in a better way.

You can mail the image to the customer care with the reference to Dr. Naveen Kumar ENT Specialist.

Awaiting for the image

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (38 hours later)

Image of bump

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seems like Harmless mucocele

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back...

I have examined the image thoroughly and I am of the opinion that the bump is nothing but a harmless mucocele.

Mucocele is a small sac filled with saliva. This is formed when the opening of the minor salivary gland gets blocked. The saliva production continues, but, is not able to release outside, this causes ballooning of the salivary gland and hence the formation of a mucocele.

Do not worry! It's completely harmless. The mucocele will disappear gradually. If the swelling does not subside and it’s size increases causing discomfort, then it can be removed under local anesthesia.

Hope this clarifies your doubt. Wish you good health.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee