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Are lip mucoceles caused by hiv?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

HIV: There is no direct connection between mucoceles and hiv.

Dr Sakurai agreed

Answered 10/10/2013

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Approx 4 weeks ago a clearish glassy bump developed in my inside lower lip. No known trauma or reason. Not painful, but swollen, red & annoying. Maybe mucocele or canker sore? No self remedies work. Seeing dr next week. Any idea on what it could be?

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I keep getting superficial mucoceles in my mouth. What is the cause of this? Is it a sign of a more serious disorder or disease?

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I had surgery years ago in my mouth for a big Mucocele I had, and now my scar causes me a mild pain. Why would that be?

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