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I have a small lump on the underside of my tongue. what could it be?

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Dr. David Epstein answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Need more info : Most likely it is a mucocele, a fluid filled sac that is just a salivary glad that is backed up with fluid. Could be a sublingual gland that's swollen but I'd go see your dentist or oral surgeon.

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 12/17/2020

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