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I had a tiny hole on the inside of my lip.i woke up today and where the hole was its now a huge swollen puffed out area and is way worse.what is it?ty
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Mucocele: Lip cyst called mucocele are common and usually result from bite trauma. See an ENT doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Mucocele: A mucocele is a damaged minor salivary gland found in the soft tissue lining of the lip. Many times it will drain, and recur, until the tiny gland is removed. See a periodontist, or oral surgeon for treatment. Or at minimum, visit your dentist.
Answered 7/28/2023
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