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What Does A Hard Lump On The Soft Palate Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 2 Mar 2017

Question: Hi Dr, I’m an 52 year old male. I have Hard lump just on top of my soft palate next to uvula . The lump was pink, medium, and painless. One weeks ago I found it but before I didn’t noticed. My family don’t have any mouth problem. Also I visited to my GP and referred to Dental Surgeon in Dental hospital. Could this be dangerous? And what remedy I need to do. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be Mucocele..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Thanks for the query..

As per your complain painless lump on soft palate can be mucous cyst also known as Mucocele that is a painless lump..

It can also be an Adenoma that is a harmless tumor of glandular tissue ..

Both conditions are harmless and not dangerous at all..

I would therefore suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can help in diagnosis..
An investigation like FNAC can be advised if a confirmation is needed..

Meanwhile do concentrated salt water rinses 2-3 times a day as many a times it can help in regression of the lump..

Please write back for more queries..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards...
Dr.Honey Arora.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (23 minutes later)

Thanks Dr. I uploaded my lump photo. before lump look like tiny cauliflower (guess not soft) and this lump touch with my tongue but not hurt. now lump little bit reduce. I am not a smoker. I've Diabetic and High blood pressure. I don't have any cough or throat problem now. why I was scarred GP's refereed form to Oral Surgeon say Lumps/Mass in Oral Cavity. Two days I couldn't sleep. Thanks again for your help

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Do not worry, nothing serious..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome back..I've reviewed the image..

It does not look like anything serious but does not look like a Mucocele and can be due to harmless overgrowth of the soft tissue or Infection caused by viruses..

Do not worry, it is not serious and will resolve soon as you told it is already regressing..

If at all it does not regress it can be excised..

Please write back for more queries..

Regards..

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

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (2 days later)

Thanks Dr Honey. Do I need ask GP prescribe a course of antibiotics. Also I don't know how long this Growth in soft Palate before that time I feel foods struck in my throat. after salt gargles then little bit reduce that lump now. Thats the the reason I ask about antibiotics.

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Antibiotics not needed..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome back..

Taking antibiotics is not probably needed as of now as there does not seems any signs of bacterial infection..

Continue doing warm saline gargles 3-4 times a day..

Also consult an Oral Physician or Oral Surgeon and get evaluated..

Hope this helps..

Regards..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (1 hour later)

Thanks Dr for information. Yes I am doing warm Sea salt gargles. is it ok. also I have appointment with Oral Surgeon on 15-Feb and I couldn't make early. That's worries in mind.

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it is ok..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome back..

Yes you can continue gargling with the same and do not worry about waiting till 15th..

You can consult your Oral Surgeon when you have got the appointment..

Hope this helps..

Regards..

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy