What Causes Small Dark Purple Lump Near Frenulum Of The Mouth?

Posted on Sat, 28 Nov 2015

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Question : I have a small dark purple lump where my tongue connects to mouth floor. I smoke. What is it?

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Answered by Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hematoma, inflamed salivary gland duct opening, mucocele

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query and the image.
As far as the small dark purple lump in the floor of the mouth is concerned, i have two possibilities.
It can be a hematoma or dilated vein secondary to trauma. The other possible cause can be a inflamed salivary gland duct opening or a mucocele.

Nothing to be panic, it will not trouble you. It will subside by its own. If there is any increase in the size of the lesion, then you consult an oral physician and get it evaluated.
Smoking has nothing to do with this lesion.

I hope I have answered your query, if any queries are there reply me back. Take care.

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