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What Causes Persistent Lump On The Inner Lip?

Hi I have a lump on my top inner lip about half an inch away from the corner of my mouth its been there for two years now, when it first came it hurt for a real quick second while forming, I looked in the mirror and it looked like an ingrown hair, but hasn't hurt since nor has it grown swollen up or anything it is also hard like a tiny tiny little marble, Im clueless
Tue, 8 Sep 2015
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Dentist,  's  Response
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...

As per your complain it seems to be a Mucocele which is formed due to either clogged duct of the minor salivary gland or due to ruptured duct of the gland leading to formation of a small lump..
In this case if the lump is persisting and does not resolve then surgical removal has to be done..

In case if it is not a mucocele other common causes can be a traumatic fibroma or a hypertrophied sebaceous gland known as Fordyce's spots..

Nothing to worry, consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and the treatment will be decided depending upon the confirmed diagnosis..
Although in all the conditions removal is the only option that can be done either surgically or using a Laser..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.


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Dentist,  Dr. Vivek Goyal's  Response
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
As per your complain you might have following problems
1. Ulcer or cancer sore
2. Traumatic ulcer due to hard brushing
3. It might be result of viral infection such as herpes
4. Rarely it might be a cancer (squamous cell carcinoma).


Symptoms of mouth cancer can include:
1.A persistent visible mass or lump that may not be painful.
2.An ulcer that won’t heal.
3.Bleeding from the mass or ulcer.
4.Loss of sensation anywhere in the mouth
As you have some of these features, you should immediately visit a oral physician

Don't worry you would be fine
Hoping your query is solved.
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What Causes Persistent Lump On The Inner Lip?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... As per your complain it seems to be a Mucocele which is formed due to either clogged duct of the minor salivary gland or due to ruptured duct of the gland leading to formation of a small lump.. In this case if the lump is persisting and does not resolve then surgical removal has to be done.. In case if it is not a mucocele other common causes can be a traumatic fibroma or a hypertrophied sebaceous gland known as Fordyce s spots.. Nothing to worry, consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and the treatment will be decided depending upon the confirmed diagnosis.. Although in all the conditions removal is the only option that can be done either surgically or using a Laser.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.