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I have a lump that's looks just like my uvula almost and it has a black spot on it the lump has been there for about a year now and i haven't seen a doctor about it yet what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Not sure : May be some sort of cyst, or stone in a salivary duct depending on. The location. You should absolutely have it checked by an ENT doctor. Hope this helps!

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 4/17/2015

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