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Is A Small Skin Tag Like Structure Near The Frenulum Beneath Tongue On The Submandibular Duct A Normal Anatomy?

Posted on Wed, 15 Dec 2021

Question: I have a small skin tag like structure near frenulum beneath tongue on submandibular duct.Is it a normal anatomy or bump or stone..Kindly see and revert asap.Its there for about 1 year or so i guess..Kindly review and reply.

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
inflammatory hyperplasia, stone, Occlusal radiograph

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

As far as the soft tissue growth or soft tissue tag is concerned, it can be an inflammatory hyperplasia secondary to any irritation by a stone. Nothing to be panic, you can consult an oral physician and get it evaluated. You need to get an Occlusal radiograph (mandibular cross sectional)(X ray) to rule out the presence of stone. It's a benign lesion and harmless. If you have any reduced salivary secretion or dry mouth then you need to worry. So consult the oral physician and get the X ray done, upload the images so that I can give exact diagnosis and treatment plan.
I hope I have answered your query. If you have any queries reply me back.
take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S (19 minutes later)

i don't have reduced salivary secretion sir..Its just a soft tissue growth on one side of submandibular duct..No problem in chewing or anything..Is x ray essential or should i.leave it as such and watch it overtime.Regards

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
if it is asymptomatic leave it like that

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

It is not an emergency issue, you can observe for some time. if it increases in size or any other symptoms like pain or reduced salivary secretion then you can get the X ray and treatment done. If it is asymptomatic you can leave it like that and keep observing for any change in size.
I hope I have answered your query. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S (17 minutes later)

Dear Sir if it increase in size or reduced salivary secretion what it could be in future? Right now NO such issue is there.

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
indicates stone in the duct, surgical intervention

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

If there is a pain or reduced salivary secretion, it indicates a stone within the salivary gland duct. At that time, you have to get it surgically removed.
I hope I have answered your query. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S (40 minutes later)

i hope its nothing serious apart from stone in duct?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry not a serious issue

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Nothing to worry it is not a serious problem. It is a small issue related to the gland ducts. Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj