osteophyte in throat

[joeyjoetta]

I have a bony protrusion in my throat,under my tongue   which feels like it is going to come through the  epithelial wall.. what will I do  when it comes through. Has anyone ever heard of having surgery?

Thanks from Canada

[joeyjoetta]

Thank you for your reponse.  These    are 2 bony protrusions   which I can feel . I had  an MRI   but didn't because of dental  anomalies. My   EENT spec said he can not touch  them due to attachment  to Cervical spine.  Have you ever heard   of surgery being done?.   DO  I  do something before they protrude  the epithelial   layer   or do I wait  until they protrude?
  
Very much appreciated in Canada

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
If it is under the tongue and is hard then it can be a salivary gland stone or obstruction. The sublingual and submaxillary (also called the submandibular) glands empty into the mouth through ducts under the tongue. Swelling of these glands due to blockage of these ducts leads to interference of production and drainage of saliva and pain and irritation. It may be due to some obstruction like stone or tumor, inflammation and infection.

You need certain investigations like blood count, sialography, sialendoscopy and ultrasound or CT scan of the area to confirm the diagnosis.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.