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Lump On Left Side Of Hard Palate. Anything To Worry?

I recently found a small lump on the left side of my hard palate. It doesn't seem to hurt, just irritating since I've noticed it. It is hard and white, hasn't changed in size in 2 days. I went to doctor and he wasn't sure what it was and I wasn't prescribed anything or told what to do except keep a eye on it. I have no other symptoms. Should I be worried?
Fri, 20 Sep 2013
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Any lump in the oral cavity is a cause for concern. By your description, my provisional diagnosis would be a minor salivary gland tumor. These tumors present simply as lumps on any part of the oral cavity, particularly the hard palate and rarely produce pain or bleeding early on. What's worrisome is that 90% of these tumors are malignant and likely to spread. You should immediately consult an oncologist. He would advise you a FNAC (needle test) and CT/MRI of the face. These tests should suffice in clinching the diagnosis
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Lump On Left Side Of Hard Palate. Anything To Worry?

Any lump in the oral cavity is a cause for concern. By your description, my provisional diagnosis would be a minor salivary gland tumor. These tumors present simply as lumps on any part of the oral cavity, particularly the hard palate and rarely produce pain or bleeding early on. What s worrisome is that 90% of these tumors are malignant and likely to spread. You should immediately consult an oncologist. He would advise you a FNAC (needle test) and CT/MRI of the face. These tests should suffice in clinching the diagnosis