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Dental and Oral Health (Adults) |
Bump under my tongue06/04/2007 |
i have this bump under my tongue along with two lines or layers under my tongue as well. the bump went away for a few weeks but came back. at first i thought it was herpes but none of my partners has any symptoms of herpes. they have all been tested and cleared of any std`s. the bump does not hurt. what might this bump and and lower layer might be
A bump under the tongue that comes and goes sounds like it may be a mucocele or mucus extravasation phenomenon. In this location, it can also be called a ranula. Essentially, a mucocele occurs when a salivary (spit) gland under the skin develops a leak in its tube or duct that guides the saliva onto the surface of the mouth. The spilled saliva collects into a small pool that produces a soft bump or lump and this bump may appear slightly bluish in color. The body tries to absorb this spill, but the damaged duct often continues to leak, leading to a waxing and waning course. Minor surgery is often needed to remove the saliva pool and the damaged salivary gland. This treatment is usually provided by an oral surgeon.The lines or layers you describe may be normal structures of the tongue. You can have these examined when you see the dentist or oral surgeon.
Good luck!
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John R Kalmar, DMD, PhD Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Graduate Studies Dental Faculty Practice Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology College of Dentistry The Ohio State University |
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