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My son is 8 and has a white lump on the side his tongue. it has been there for a month. could it be a hold over from the coxsackie virus 2 mo. ago?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

It's possible: It maybe related to coxsakie virus although it is unusual for it to last this long. I'm thinking it maybe a scar. I recommend getting it checked out by his doctor.

Answered 10/27/2012

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Dr. Dan Levy answered

Unlikely. : This needs to be examined. It is probably a mucocoele.

Answered 10/3/2016

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