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Bump under tongue / saw oral surgeon
I saw an oral surgeon today who did a VERY thorough check up but said he cannot say for sure what the bump is. It's in the minor salivary glands and the two glands join at that area.
Since I had a full body PET scan just 3 weeks ago and it was all clear, he isn't concerned about that but did say he'd like to do an x-ray this Thursday from under my chin to see if he can rule out stones. His thoughts are it could be fibrous tissue, a cyst or a stone. He milked my salivary glands and they worked very well. NO swelling in any glands or lymph nodes. No pain, etc. He pointed out to me that I have a smaller bump in the exact same place, other side of the tongue. Again, he was VERY thorough. Took over half an hour poking and prodding.
I questioned him if this could have been caused when I bit a Triscuit cracker wrong and it went under that side of my tongue and poked me quite badly. I had to remove it with my finger! He said we'd just be guessing.
He did reassure me that he isn't concerned about cancer (I'm a terrible worrier since colon cancer and a met to my liver three years later) with a clear full body PET scan three weeks ago. There is also no redness, ulceration or any external signs of the bump. My blood work less than 2 weeks ago did not indicate any infection. I had to show him, the dentist and the tech where the bump is.
Any thoughts?
Since I had a full body PET scan just 3 weeks ago and it was all clear, he isn't concerned about that but did say he'd like to do an x-ray this Thursday from under my chin to see if he can rule out stones. His thoughts are it could be fibrous tissue, a cyst or a stone. He milked my salivary glands and they worked very well. NO swelling in any glands or lymph nodes. No pain, etc. He pointed out to me that I have a smaller bump in the exact same place, other side of the tongue. Again, he was VERY thorough. Took over half an hour poking and prodding.
I questioned him if this could have been caused when I bit a Triscuit cracker wrong and it went under that side of my tongue and poked me quite badly. I had to remove it with my finger! He said we'd just be guessing.
He did reassure me that he isn't concerned about cancer (I'm a terrible worrier since colon cancer and a met to my liver three years later) with a clear full body PET scan three weeks ago. There is also no redness, ulceration or any external signs of the bump. My blood work less than 2 weeks ago did not indicate any infection. I had to show him, the dentist and the tech where the bump is.
Any thoughts?
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Your OS is exactly dead on.From what you've posted I am pretty sure there is nothing really pathologic especially since the OS did such a thorough exam. Follow his advice and relax. If worse comes to worse and it's a salivary gland issue he can remove the gland and duct and it won't recur. I am Dr. Thomas Karmen
Thank you so much Dr. Karnen. One other question. Last night I noticed the other side of the frenulum was inflammed (or a gland running next to it?). The little ball where it attaches to the tongue is slightly transparent. In the gland thing, I can see three tiny white things under the skin. They feel like sand. I googled and saw people using Q-tips to PLIERS to remove stones. Should I consider slight pressure with two Q-tips or just leave these alone?
I'm sorry, but is there a question here?
It appears the OS is doing everything he can to get a DX regarding these bumps and since cancer has been ruled out, I certainly wouldn't spend much time worrying about this. Besides, I'm betting on the Triscuit! I bit into one a few months ago and it caused my gum to bleed! Those are some dangerous crackers!
I say relax as I think the OS would have done a lot more if he was really concerned!
Peace
Greenlydia
It appears the OS is doing everything he can to get a DX regarding these bumps and since cancer has been ruled out, I certainly wouldn't spend much time worrying about this. Besides, I'm betting on the Triscuit! I bit into one a few months ago and it caused my gum to bleed! Those are some dangerous crackers!
I say relax as I think the OS would have done a lot more if he was really concerned!
Peace
Greenlydia
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