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What Causes Small, Pea Sized Lump Below Tongue Tissue And Vein?
I have a small pea sized lump that appears to be below the tongue tissue and veins, however when I squeeze/push/put pressure on a swollen lump on the underside of my jaw on the same side as the lump under my tongue, I get a salty taste protruding from the pea sized lump, I've done it while looking in the mirror and there is no blood being pushed out.
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
That is most likely a retention cyst of your minor salivary gland.
It occurs due to blockage of the draining duct.
Don't worry about that. That salty taste is of the salivary fluid. Dont rupture it, it might get infected.
If it occurs again then get it excised under antibiotic cover.
Regards
Dr. Ashish Verma
Welcome to HCM.
That is most likely a retention cyst of your minor salivary gland.
It occurs due to blockage of the draining duct.
Don't worry about that. That salty taste is of the salivary fluid. Dont rupture it, it might get infected.
If it occurs again then get it excised under antibiotic cover.
Regards
Dr. Ashish Verma
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