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My left plica fimbriata is a dark purple and it looks like the colour of bruising, why?
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Plica fimbriata: the plica fimbriata is a fold of mucosa under the tongue where vessels run. You may have an enlarged vessel or a bruise in the area. if it is concerning and does not resolve contact your physician.
Answered 9/23/2014
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