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A member asked:

I have a possible swollen gland on the bottom of my mouth. would my primary care doc be able to correctly diagnose it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Swollen gland: Could be mucocoele. salivary duct stone, minor salivary gland tumor. See ENT

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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