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How Can An Enlarged Papillae On The Tongue Be Treated?
Question: Can my enlarged circumvallate papilliae or foliate papilliae be cancerous? I've had it for a while and it never bothered me at all.
Brief Answer:
if there are no changes, then cancer is not likely
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Cancerous lesions tend to change, they change appearance (size, color, shape), may become painful , appear as erosions (eroding the surface)
If there is no significant change- no increase in size, no change in shape, pain or tenderness, no change in color then the risk of cancer is very low.
If you are noticing changes to the lesion then it should be assessed though again the chance of cancerous change is minimal.
If there are no changes but you are still concerned, then you should have the area evaluated by your doctor
I hope this helps,feel free to ask any other questions
if there are no changes, then cancer is not likely
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Cancerous lesions tend to change, they change appearance (size, color, shape), may become painful , appear as erosions (eroding the surface)
If there is no significant change- no increase in size, no change in shape, pain or tenderness, no change in color then the risk of cancer is very low.
If you are noticing changes to the lesion then it should be assessed though again the chance of cancerous change is minimal.
If there are no changes but you are still concerned, then you should have the area evaluated by your doctor
I hope this helps,feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Do i go see a dentist for it?
Brief Answer:
can see a dentist or ENT
Detailed Answer:
HI
You can see either a dentist or an ENT (ear, nose and throat specialist, they also deal with any issues of the mouth as well
Please feel free to ask anything else
can see a dentist or ENT
Detailed Answer:
HI
You can see either a dentist or an ENT (ear, nose and throat specialist, they also deal with any issues of the mouth as well
Please feel free to ask anything else
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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