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Growth On Underside Of Tongue In 5 Year Old Boy.
Question: Growth on underside of tongue in 5 year old boy.
Brief Answer:
what is a mass on underside of tongue of a child?
Detailed Answer:
Hello Ms. Ruppert, and welcome to Ask a Doctor. I have read your query and here is my advice.
Causes include:
-thyroglossal duct cyst
-ectopic thyroid gland
-ranula, which a translucent, bluish cyst
None of these is cancerous, but this mass ought to be evaluated by a pediatric ENT
specialist.
Should you have additional questions, I will be happy to help.
Arnold Zedd, MD, FAAP
what is a mass on underside of tongue of a child?
Detailed Answer:
Hello Ms. Ruppert, and welcome to Ask a Doctor. I have read your query and here is my advice.
Causes include:
-thyroglossal duct cyst
-ectopic thyroid gland
-ranula, which a translucent, bluish cyst
None of these is cancerous, but this mass ought to be evaluated by a pediatric ENT
specialist.
Should you have additional questions, I will be happy to help.
Arnold Zedd, MD, FAAP
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