HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Small Lump In Roof Of Mouth, Very Hard. What Is It?

I ve had a small lump in the roof of my mouth for several weeks. Sometimes it feels like it s going. Other times it s very, very hard. The lump is always in the same place. Just now, following eating my lunch, I pressed my thumb nail into it - something I ve done a lot. But this time it actually burst! There was no pain or blood or anything like that. What is/was it?
Mon, 24 Dec 2012
Report Abuse
Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Hello there...hard lumps in the palate(roof of your mouth) surely requires clinical examination...swellings in the palate can be inflammatory, benign or malignant.... If it is from a decayed upper tooth the swelling would appear in the palate based upon the curvature of your roots...more palatally inclined the roots more the chances of infections spreading palatally and manifests in the form of swelling that would remain soft initially and turn firm to hard in consistency...There are various minor salivary glands in the palate ..Tumors of these glands would as well result in the swellings....Clinical examination is mandatory..Consult a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in your area for expert opinion and management.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Palate


Loading Online Doctors....
Small Lump In Roof Of Mouth, Very Hard. What Is It?

Hello there...hard lumps in the palate(roof of your mouth) surely requires clinical examination...swellings in the palate can be inflammatory, benign or malignant.... If it is from a decayed upper tooth the swelling would appear in the palate based upon the curvature of your roots...more palatally inclined the roots more the chances of infections spreading palatally and manifests in the form of swelling that would remain soft initially and turn firm to hard in consistency...There are various minor salivary glands in the palate ..Tumors of these glands would as well result in the swellings....Clinical examination is mandatory..Consult a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in your area for expert opinion and management.