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Soft, Movable, Pliable Bump On Tongue, Not Painful, Diagnosed As Inflamed Papillae. Worried About Oral Cancer
Question: I have a soft, movable, pliable, bump on the back right side of my tongue, basically even with my back molars. I don't remember biting or any trauma to that area. It doesn't hurt to touch it and if I hadn't been looking, probably still wouldn't notice it. I have been to my primary care who said it was an inflamed papillae but that was a week ago and I am freaking out about what I read on oral cancer. What could this be?
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
First of all, I would like to reassure you that a “soft, movable, pliable" lesion in that area of tongue is not usually XXXXXXX If it is an inflamed papilla, it should be painful, atleast mildly.
Since I believe that more information can help a physician help a patient better, I would request you to answer the following questions:
a. Is the lesion increasing in size?
b. Is the surface smooth or can you feel any irregularity, probably an ulcer?
c. Is it possible for you to send us a picture of the lesion? You can upload a picture of the lesion using the “Upload your pictures” feature on the right.
Awaiting your reply.
Regards
Thank you for posting your query.
First of all, I would like to reassure you that a “soft, movable, pliable" lesion in that area of tongue is not usually XXXXXXX If it is an inflamed papilla, it should be painful, atleast mildly.
Since I believe that more information can help a physician help a patient better, I would request you to answer the following questions:
a. Is the lesion increasing in size?
b. Is the surface smooth or can you feel any irregularity, probably an ulcer?
c. Is it possible for you to send us a picture of the lesion? You can upload a picture of the lesion using the “Upload your pictures” feature on the right.
Awaiting your reply.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Aparna Kohli
It has not increased in size, it is smooth and doesnt appear or feel ulcerated. Since it is so hard to see I cant take a good picture.
Hi,
Thanks for writing back.
Given the current history, there are several possibilities that arise. These include:
a. If it is on the surface of the tongue then it could be an hypertrophied papillae
b. If it is on the side of the tongue there is a possibility that it may be some form of benign myoma (benign tumor arising from muscle tissue). Both are harmless but may need surgical intervention to remove it.
I would suggest that you see your treating dentist for the same who can evaluate the lesion treat the same.
I hope I have answered that your query.
Regards
Thanks for writing back.
Given the current history, there are several possibilities that arise. These include:
a. If it is on the surface of the tongue then it could be an hypertrophied papillae
b. If it is on the side of the tongue there is a possibility that it may be some form of benign myoma (benign tumor arising from muscle tissue). Both are harmless but may need surgical intervention to remove it.
I would suggest that you see your treating dentist for the same who can evaluate the lesion treat the same.
I hope I have answered that your query.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Aparna Kohli
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