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What Causes Lump Inside Right Cheek With White Patch In Lip?

I have a white lump inside right cheek dentist thinks it s a blocked gland but also have a white patch on the right side of my top lip and a small pea size lump inside top left side of lip (level with the front tooth) also get a dull ache pain on lower right jaw ... My dentist has referred me to the hospital 4 days ago I m worried what it could be as my dentist didn t say anything else and how long it could take to get appointment for the hospital ... 39yr old female and smoke about 20 a day
Tue, 7 Jul 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

The lumps inside the cheek can occur due to various reasons . If the lump is very hard the lump occur probably due to salivary gland duct blockage (sa you also mention ) , it could be sialolith means blockage due to stone .

If the consistency of the lump is rubbery the it needs proper medical evaluation as it can be malignancy .

So i would suggest you to consult oral surgeon for this , who may order biopsy .

Silolith is a harmless condition , but if it bothers you or get infected doctor can remove salivary gland .

As far as your lip is concern the patch and bump occur due to continue irritation because of smoking habit . Basically it is a canker sore which occur due to irritation .

I would suggest you to quit smoking , apply lip balm , give col compresses and apply raw honey before going to bed .

If it continue to persist for more the a week the consult oral surgeon .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari

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What Causes Lump Inside Right Cheek With White Patch In Lip?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. The lumps inside the cheek can occur due to various reasons . If the lump is very hard the lump occur probably due to salivary gland duct blockage (sa you also mention ) , it could be sialolith means blockage due to stone . If the consistency of the lump is rubbery the it needs proper medical evaluation as it can be malignancy . So i would suggest you to consult oral surgeon for this , who may order biopsy . Silolith is a harmless condition , but if it bothers you or get infected doctor can remove salivary gland . As far as your lip is concern the patch and bump occur due to continue irritation because of smoking habit . Basically it is a canker sore which occur due to irritation . I would suggest you to quit smoking , apply lip balm , give col compresses and apply raw honey before going to bed . If it continue to persist for more the a week the consult oral surgeon . Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari