Hi, my mum has a polyp on top of her tongue, I think that's what it is. Its a white-ish, fleshy nodule. It wasn't there last week. It's currently about 3-4mm in length.
Just wondered if it is something to be worried about, do they go on their own or should we get it biopsied? Thanks.
Wed, 14 May 2014
Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Sowbhagya's Response
helo thanks fr consulting at hcm..it could be traumatic fibroma caused by sharp teeth margins,,it usually is benign,, either ways consult a oral surgeon for a check up and treatment,,it might need excision of the lesion...do not meddle with it,,hope it helps,,tc
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How To Treat A Polyp On Top Of The Tongue?
helo thanks fr consulting at hcm..it could be traumatic fibroma caused by sharp teeth margins,,it usually is benign,, either ways consult a oral surgeon for a check up and treatment,,it might need excision of the lesion...do not meddle with it,,hope it helps,,tc