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How To Treat Mucosal Tag In The Mouth?
Question: I noticed this bump / growth in the tonsil area ok the right side. It is painless, doesnt hurt to touch, its hard but fleshy. Feels almost like a skin tag or wart. Im not sure how long its been there. Had my tonsils out twenty years ago. I do have a hx of hpv, i smoked for many years, 36 year old male.
Brief Answer:
Mucosal tag
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare magic and thanks for putting up the query
I have seen the pictures. The lesion is a mucosal tag formed due to compensatory mucosal hypertrophy (swelling due to compensation) very commonly seen after a tonsillectomy. It has been there for long. You must ignore it. There is nothing to be worried about.
You are always welcome with any further questions.
Take care
Thanks and regards
Mucosal tag
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare magic and thanks for putting up the query
I have seen the pictures. The lesion is a mucosal tag formed due to compensatory mucosal hypertrophy (swelling due to compensation) very commonly seen after a tonsillectomy. It has been there for long. You must ignore it. There is nothing to be worried about.
You are always welcome with any further questions.
Take care
Thanks and regards
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