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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Growth On The Tongue?

Yes I hope u can help
I have a small growth on my Tongue
Which has been there for the last so many years
My dentist asked me if it hurts and I said no
3 and a half years ago he photographed it and yesterday he photographed it again
And he says it's slightly increased but don't panic
Just let me check my previous photos before I get back to you
What should I do
Plzzz suggest
Thu, 8 May 2014
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello
Growth on tongue can be a simple mucocele.
It is a cyst and needs to be removed.
A photograph would have helped me in giving a better diagnosis.
This cyst can be easily be removed using cautery.
Please meet a dentist or a dermatologist.
thank you
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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Growth On The Tongue?

Hello Growth on tongue can be a simple mucocele. It is a cyst and needs to be removed. A photograph would have helped me in giving a better diagnosis. This cyst can be easily be removed using cautery. Please meet a dentist or a dermatologist. thank you