I Felt A Weird Bump On The Inside Of My Lip About An Hour Ago

Posted on Thu, 7 Jan 2021

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Question : Hello. I felt a weird bump on the inside of my lip about an hour ago. I felt the inside of my lips with my tongue, and it feels like it is connected to a vein. I think it’s a vein that’s gotten enlarged. I can also feel it pulsating. It is not painful at all, but I’m worried.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please give details and post clear and focused photos in JPEG format

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted your history and understood your concerns.
Please give additional information for me to assist you better:
*Post clear and focused photos attached to this query in JPEG format.
*Did this part came in between teeth while chewing something?
*What is the color of the lump?
*Your age and gender please.
*Any other information.

Awaiting for your feedback and photos.

Dr T Chandrakant.
General Surgeon.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (23 minutes later)

Hello I have attached some photos. This came suddenly, I was not eating or chewing. The lump looks purple when pushed on. I am thinking this is an enlarged vein? I am 28, female. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Submucus cyst - may need excision if does not resolve

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback and clear photos.
This is a classical ''submucus cyst''.
This is benign.
Oral mucosa has its own small salivary glands. The gland here has blocked duct hence the saliva is retained.
This may remain the same, may resolve or increase a bit. Many a times this gets ruptured and reappears.
Keep a watch, consult an ENT or General Surgeon.
May need simple excision under local anesthesia.
Nothing to worry.

Take care.

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