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Have a lump where tongue connects to mouth.. very little pain kind of hard! gets small but grows back, what could it be..

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Dr. Shahid Rafique answered

Probably ranula: Your description is consistent with a salivary Gland cyst. Consult an oral surgeon or ENT.

Dr Jacobs agreed

Answered 9/4/2015

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A member asked:

Have a lump where tongue connects to mouth.. very little pain kind of hard! gets small but grows back, what could it be..

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Shahid Rafique answered

Dr Jacobs agreed

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