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What Causes Purple Patch On The Roof Of The Mouth

My dentist found a purple patch on the roof of my mouth this week & suggested I see an oral surgeon & have a biopsy. I next went to my personal physician who thinks it is a venous lake & that I need not worry, but to watch it the next 4 - 6 months. In researching venous lakes it appears they only occur in sun exposed areas. I am more nervous since reading that. I feel I should get to my oral surgeon.
Fri, 13 Nov 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain a purple patch over the roof of mouth can be due to arterio-venous malformation leading to formation of a Hemangioma, it can also be a tortuous and dilated vein also known as Varicose vein, it can also be a mucous cyst or mucocele due to ruptured duct of minor salivary gland..
Nothing to worry as all these conditions are non cancerous as well as treatable..
You can consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a clinical evaluation and laboratory investigations like Biopsy if needed can be done according to the cause..
In case of hemangima either use of sclerosing agents or surgcal removal can help..
Varicose vein is harmless and does not require any treatment if not causing any discomfort..
Mucocele can shring with concentrated salt water rinses and t it does not resolve surgical removal has to be done..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr. Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Purple Patch On The Roof Of The Mouth

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain a purple patch over the roof of mouth can be due to arterio-venous malformation leading to formation of a Hemangioma, it can also be a tortuous and dilated vein also known as Varicose vein, it can also be a mucous cyst or mucocele due to ruptured duct of minor salivary gland.. Nothing to worry as all these conditions are non cancerous as well as treatable.. You can consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a clinical evaluation and laboratory investigations like Biopsy if needed can be done according to the cause.. In case of hemangima either use of sclerosing agents or surgcal removal can help.. Varicose vein is harmless and does not require any treatment if not causing any discomfort.. Mucocele can shring with concentrated salt water rinses and t it does not resolve surgical removal has to be done.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr. Honey Nandwani Arora.