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Can a mucocele be hard&firm?i have small 3mm lump inside lower lip,been there for 2 years,hasn't grown.most mucoceles i have seen are soft. 25 yrs old

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Dr. William Culviner answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Mucocele : I agree most mucoceles are relatively soft. If this occurred from biting your lip, it could be a more hard fibrous lesion called a fibroma. Not likely to be anything serious but should see a doctor to check it out.

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Answered 4/27/2016

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A member asked:

Can a mucocele be hard&firm?i have small 3mm lump inside lower lip,been there for 2 years,hasn't grown.most mucoceles i have seen are soft. 25 yrs old

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Culviner answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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