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What Causes A Lump On The Lip?

Posted on Sat, 29 Jul 2017

Question: Hi I have a small lump that comes and goes on top lip just near corner of mouth. It varies in size almost goes away then comes backup about 3 millimetres in size XXXXXXX I thought it was an ulcer but just funny how it comes and almost goes. Also though perhap a blocked pore. Anyway what do you think it is?

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be a small cyst.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history and understood your concerns.
Please give a few details for me to assist you better:
Since when has this been coming and going?
Is it on the outside or inside of the lip?
Can you please post a closeup photo that is clear and focused.

From the clinical history you have given this looks to be a cyst that gets emptied and refilled to reappear.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (8 minutes later)

I woukd say its on the inside of my lip. Picture sent, showing lump at centre of pic.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This is called submucus cyst

Detailed Answer:
Thanks.
This is classical submucus cyst.
Sometimes can resolve on its own or may needs a small surgery under local anesthesia for cure.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (16 minutes later)

Ok thanks, forgot to say ive had on and off for three weeks and attached is a better photo, just in case you want a better in focus pic

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it is a submucus cyst

Detailed Answer:
Thanks again.
This is a submucus cyst.

Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar