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A 25-year-old male asked:
I've noticed a small purple bump on my lower lip, doesn't hurt, bleed or puss. it's not a mucocele nor a cold sore. i've had it for a couple of weeks.
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Scott Methvenanswered
Dentistry 21 years experience
Venous lakes: It most likely is venous lakes. Just to be safe though it would be important to have your dentist verify. A quick visit to your dentist should be able to rule out anything else! Hope this helps!
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Dr. Louis Galliaanswered
Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial 46 years experience
Vein: Likely a venous malformation. Have an oral surgeon (not general dentist) check it. Otherwise, needs no treatment unless oral surgeon feels it is otherwise. Then biopsy would be indicated.
2.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Seth Black commented
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 45 years experience
How do you know it is not a mucocoel or retention cyst.
Jul 3, 2015
Last updated Jan 28, 2021
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