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Hard painful lump on top of tongue in the back about the size of a dime. can't see it, not red but can feel it. what could this be?

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Dr. Raymond Lavigne answered

Have it checked ASAP: It could be a wide range of things from a burn or irritation to a fungal or other infection. these are the most common. However, a scary possibility is a tumor.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/26/2015

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A member asked:

Hard painful lump on top of tongue in the back about the size of a dime. can't see it, not red but can feel it. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Raymond Lavigne answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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