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What Do Lumps On The Tongue Indicate?

I have a couple large lumps on one side of my tongue sort of darker flesh color than the normal tongue color. They seem to shift around as to location. One also seems to be turning a light color on top with a sort of pink color in center. Pain seems to alternate between being pretty sensitive and hurt to virtually no pain. I was in Vietnam as a young man and exposed to agent orange. This same area had Squamous Cell Carcinoma removed about 5-6 years ago. Also, had a clogged up taste bud area taken out in fear it could have been Squamous Cell. Any possibility of making any kind of possible assessment or what type doctor should I see? Thanks!
posted on Wed, 16 Aug 2017
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Hi...

Welcome to healthcare magic.

As you mentioned you have problem of lump over tongue that may be because of fibroma, cancerous growth or other.

Size, shape, colour of lump and consistency of lesion give exact idea about problems.

Histopathology of lesion give final diagnose..
Clinical examination of oral cavity helpful for diagnosis also.

Consult a oral surgery for further diagnosis and treatment.
Start a treatment as per reason behind it..

Get well soon.
Thank you.
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What Do Lumps On The Tongue Indicate?

Hi... Welcome to healthcare magic. As you mentioned you have problem of lump over tongue that may be because of fibroma, cancerous growth or other. Size, shape, colour of lump and consistency of lesion give exact idea about problems. Histopathology of lesion give final diagnose.. Clinical examination of oral cavity helpful for diagnosis also. Consult a oral surgery for further diagnosis and treatment. Start a treatment as per reason behind it.. Get well soon. Thank you.