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I have what seems to be a cyst inside my tongue, 1/4" from the tip, a little to the right. it is painless and you can't see it.?

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Dr. Larry Stewart answered

Probably Mucocoel: Could be a mucous retention cyst ( mucocoel) or possible a small benign tumor. Easily treated. I"d see an oral surgeon asap.

Answered 5/6/2018

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Dr. Ron E. Bell answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Possibly fibroma: It may be a fibroma. If it is a cyst, then either way you need to have the site palpated to help with a diagnosis. Maybe even a biopsy.

Dr Culviner agreed

Answered 7/24/2018

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A member asked:

I have what seems to be a cyst inside my tongue, 1/4" from the tip, a little to the right. it is painless and you can't see it.?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Larry Stewart answered

Dr. Ron E. Bell answered

Dr Culviner agreed

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