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Does Some Kind Of Extra Skin Or Growth On Uvula That Is Movable Require Medical Attention?

Posted on Wed, 17 Feb 2021

Question: some kind of extra skin or growth on uvula. It is moveable

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Papilloma of uvula

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern and I have viewed the image.
Seems like it is a papilloma of the uvula. It can be easily removed with either electrocautery or laser ablation.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (15 minutes later)

So you don’t think it’s cancer or anything that is of immediate concern? It’s not bothering me, so do I have to have it removed?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (30 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Papilloma

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I'd suggest you get it removed. Though, it is not an emergency. Uvula papilloma is an HPV infection. It may grow further and cause symptoms. Rarely, these may transform into cancer.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee