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My three year old son has a large hard bulge inside and in the middle of his tongue. looks like a mass. not very painful .

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Ranula: Most likely he has a mucus cyst ranula , not a serious condition , if it enlarges may interfere speech patron of the child , best option simple surgical procedure . Speak to his pediatrician for referral .

Answered 7/18/2015

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