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Have small pea size lump (2mm) inside my tongue near the tip. had for 5 yrs & seen ent for over a year who says it's fibroma & 0% cancer but will not biopsy due to poten tongue damage. is that right?

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Dr. David Earle answered

Sounds ok: If it's unchanged in 5 years, it is unlikely to be a cancer. You could always get a second opinion from another ENT or an oral surgeon. Hope this helps!

Dr Dohan agreed

Answered 5/22/2018

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Dr. Robert Bates jr. answered

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Most likely: Most likely but if concerned get a second opinion for your piece of mind.

Dr Earle agreed

Answered 7/30/2014

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A member asked:

Have small pea size lump (2mm) inside my tongue near the tip. had for 5 yrs & seen ent for over a year who says it's fibroma & 0% cancer but will not biopsy due to poten tongue damage. is that right?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. David Earle answered

Dr Dohan agreed

Dr. Robert Bates jr. answered

Dr Earle agreed

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