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I have a bump on or under my lip. it's hard and tender and slightly scabby, and i have no idea what it could be. any clue??

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Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Bump: May be an enlarged minor salivary gland or a skin cyst. warm compresses will help but have it checked out.

Answered 10/25/2014

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