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I have a small round legion under my tongue, ita been there for a little bit and its hard in texture. i cant tell if its cancer or benign ?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Oral surgeon: Any intraoral lesion should be evaluated. Preferably by an oral surgeon.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 8/11/2015

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Examination: There a numerous lesions in the mouth that are normal. Hard spots under the tongue could be a stone from the salivary glands. Let's find out what this spot is. Call a dentist for an examination and test to be safe.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/1/2015

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A member asked:

I have a small round legion under my tongue, ita been there for a little bit and its hard in texture. i cant tell if its cancer or benign ?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Dr Davantzis agreed

Dr. Thomas Yash answered

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

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