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What Causes A Hollow Red Spot On The Gums?

I have an area of my upper left gum where there is a dark purple and red spot running from the base of the gum up to the very top. I am missing a tooth in this area beside my front teeth. The purple/red area seems hollow when i run my finger across it.
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The hallow red spot could be a echhymosis or hematoma secondary to any trauma to that site or it can be arterovenous malformation.
Consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. It can also occur secondary to any bleeding disorder like thrombocytopenic purpura.
You need to get a complete blood investigation along with BT, CT, and INR to rule out bleeding disorder.
If it is a hematoma it will heal or reduce by its own. If it is a arterovenous malformation or thrombocytopenia then you need to consult a oral physician for the treatment.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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What Causes A Hollow Red Spot On The Gums?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The hallow red spot could be a echhymosis or hematoma secondary to any trauma to that site or it can be arterovenous malformation. Consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. It can also occur secondary to any bleeding disorder like thrombocytopenic purpura. You need to get a complete blood investigation along with BT, CT, and INR to rule out bleeding disorder. If it is a hematoma it will heal or reduce by its own. If it is a arterovenous malformation or thrombocytopenia then you need to consult a oral physician for the treatment. I hope my answer will help you, take care.