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I have a hard lump in my mouth. Do I require biopsy?

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I have a hard lump in my mouth. Do I require biopsy?

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Answered by

Dr. Asma Parveen

Medically reviewed by

Dr. K. Shobana

Published At November 16, 2017
Reviewed AtFebruary 26, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have a hard lump in my mouth since yesterday. There is very little pain, but I am freaking out about this because I used to chew tobacco and smoke for three years but clean since last one year. So, please, can you confirm if I require a biopsy?

Answered by Dr. Asma Parveen

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern since it is a hard lump. But, since you are saying that it is just one day old, it cannot be a chronic problem. Any form of oral cancer or precancerous condition takes some time to show. I would like to ask a few questions. Are you sure it just started one day ago? Any history of trauma due to sharp teeth, food, etc.? How often do you chew tobacco and smoke? Is it near a tooth which has a cavity? If you are worried, you can visit your nearest dentist for a thorough checkup, before going for a biopsy. As of now, a biopsy is not advisable as it looks like an acute case.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I had something like a wound there. So, I visited many dentists and a cancer specialist. They confirmed it is nothing to worry about. So, I did not pay any attention to it but from yesterday I notice a hard lump there. There is no history of trauma. I used to smoke a year ago, but clean since then. Never touched it. It is a few inches away from a tooth with a cavity.

Answered by Dr. Asma Parveen

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Now, since there was a wound or ulcer in the affected area and now it has become a hard lump, I would suggest you visit an oral and maxillofacial surgeon to rule out any pathology. He will palpate and check the lump and advice the treatment accordingly. As of now, do not worry.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Asma Parveen
Dr. Asma Parveen

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