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I Have Found A Growth In The Inside Of My
Question: I have found a growth in the inside of my Mouth, where the back of my tongue meets my jaw. I can provide a photograph
I have found this growth. Should I be concerned
Brief Answer:
More details needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Can you please attach a picture of the lesion, if possible.
It can be an enlarged papillae or papilloma.
Do you have any history of tobacco use in any form?
Please mention your age also.
Thanks
More details needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Can you please attach a picture of the lesion, if possible.
It can be an enlarged papillae or papilloma.
Do you have any history of tobacco use in any form?
Please mention your age also.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Photograph attached. I am 38. A former smoker. I have a ulcerative colitis and was previously on immunosuppresants
Brief Answer:
Can not see the photo
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I can not see the photograph and something might have went wrong!
can you send directly to my email. YYYY@YYYY
Can not see the photo
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I can not see the photograph and something might have went wrong!
can you send directly to my email. YYYY@YYYY
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Email sent. Thanks
Brief Answer:
A biopsy is required.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through the query.
The lesion looks like a polyp on the later aspect of tongue. However possibility of an oral cancer must be ruled out as it can present with similar picture. However oral cancer is unlikely because your age is on the lower side and oral cancer is almost always associated with pan chewing.
A biopsy from the lesion is required to confirm the diagnosis.
Nothing much to worry as it can be done under local anaesthesia as a day care procedure.
Consult a general surgeon and he will direct you regarding biopsy.
Thanks
A biopsy is required.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through the query.
The lesion looks like a polyp on the later aspect of tongue. However possibility of an oral cancer must be ruled out as it can present with similar picture. However oral cancer is unlikely because your age is on the lower side and oral cancer is almost always associated with pan chewing.
A biopsy from the lesion is required to confirm the diagnosis.
Nothing much to worry as it can be done under local anaesthesia as a day care procedure.
Consult a general surgeon and he will direct you regarding biopsy.
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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