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Pleomorphic adenoma hard palate. large. dr says will cause perm numbness. can this numbness b occupied w\ pain? i never had ga and i'm frightened. dr says lots of tissue loss. will my life ever be the same after this surgery? very scared. any insite
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Need info: Cannot accurately answer your questions without knowing size, shape, location of lesion. There will be some permanent changes. You didn’t specify what type of Doctor you saw. The practitioners with the most experience treating palatial lesions are Oral Surgeons. You may also need Neurologist and Prosthodontist. See your treating practitioners for accurate answers to your questions.
Answered 12/14/2019
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