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What Causes Red Lump On My Left Side Of My Mouth?
I have a small red lump on the left hand side of the roof of my mouth on the soft palette, there appears to be a matching one on the other side that isn't red or inflamed. is this some kind of blocked gland or lymph node? only appeared yesterday and is sore to touch. male 17, smokes.
Tue, 7 Apr 2015
hi dear thanks for query on HCM
the lump on the sodt palate could be a salivary gland swelling (from minor salivary gland), a retention cyst, mucosal cyst, swelling from the inner side of the gums(epulis).
visit a ent surgeon or dentist. he will examine. suggest a fnac of the swelling and blood work up.
once you get the pathological report the treatment can be given .
thank you
the lump on the sodt palate could be a salivary gland swelling (from minor salivary gland), a retention cyst, mucosal cyst, swelling from the inner side of the gums(epulis).
visit a ent surgeon or dentist. he will examine. suggest a fnac of the swelling and blood work up.
once you get the pathological report the treatment can be given .
thank you
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