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Dentist&ent dr says mucocele on hard palate. had it for three years. can they get bigger if reinjured? chip reinjured it now bigger. scared.
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Yes: Mucocele is a small salivary gland with a blocked duct. Often caused by trauma. Re injury can increase blockage. Have it evaluated by an Oral Surgeon who can, if necessary, remove the lesion and forward the tissue for biopsy.
Answered 12/23/2016
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