Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
2 Yr Old Has A Lump Of Tissue On The Dorsum Middle 1/3 Of Tongue That Grows, Thumb-sucker. Needs Surgery ?
I have a 2 yr old that has a lump of tissue on the dorsum middle 1/3 of her tongue . We first noticed it appx 6 mos of age and seems to be slow growing. looks like a papilloma/kind of cauliflower like. she sucks her thumb regularly. should i take her in for a biopsy? do you think she will eventually need surgical excision? Thank you so much for your time!
posted on
Wed, 1 Aug 2012
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 1 Aug 2012
Answered on
Wed, 1 Aug 2012
Last reviewed on
Hello,
It seems to be a congenital mass on tongue.
I suggest you to go for a biopsy ASAP.
Yes it needs to be excised.
Don't worry, it usually is benign in nature.
And is cured.
Take care.
It seems to be a congenital mass on tongue.
I suggest you to go for a biopsy ASAP.
Yes it needs to be excised.
Don't worry, it usually is benign in nature.
And is cured.
Take care.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Biopsy
Loading Online Doctors....