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Fluctuates in size, soft, movable bump under mucosa on the anterior hard palate. dentist says a mucus cyst. read there aren't glands on hard palate.
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Wrong: There are multiple glands in the mucosa of the hard palate.
Answered 12/24/2018
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Cyst: Whatever it is the only cure is to have it biopsied (Excisional Biopsy) by an Oral Surgeon. That will not only remove the offending tissue, but also allow microscopic examination to determine origin and status.
Answered 9/28/2019
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