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My 2year old son has a blister under his tongue what is it?

My 2year old son has kinder like a blister under his tangue.
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  • Complaint duration: 2 days
  • Medications: Tylenol
  • Conditions: Non

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Featured Answer

10 UpVoted this answer David J. Darab, DDS, MS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Hickory Prakash S. Bhoopalam, MD Pediatrician, Muncie Amarjot S Sajan, DDS Dentist, Victoria Sasson E. Moulavi, MD Primary Care Physician, Boca Raton
I would tend to agree with the other physician and dentists. This looks most like a mucocele, especially if it's only been there for a couple of days. Mucoceles are often caused by minor trauma (like biting the tongue) resulting in a blockage of a salivary gland. They generally resolve on their own. I would definitely NOT try to pop it or drain it yourself- this could easily cause infection. If it doesn't get better/ go away over the next week, or if it is really bothering your child, you should take him in to be seen by his pediatrician.
Eleanor Martin
3 UpVoted this answer Karly L. Sukut-Neppl, DDS Dentist, Costa Mesa Sasson E. Moulavi, MD Primary Care Physician, Boca Raton
I can not see well from the photo whether it is a clear or red lesion. If it is clear, then Dr J. Wettstein and Mohamed is right on that it is a mucocele from a trauma to the area where typically salivary glands are. As a result of a trauma, the salivary duct becomes temporary blocked. It self resolves within a week. Either a better photo or a trip to the office to diagnose the concern.
2 UpVoted this answer Karly L. Sukut-Neppl, DDS Dentist, Costa Mesa
It looks like a mucocele which is when a small salivary gland gets plugged. Get to your doc and get it checked out.
Jay B. Wettstein
1 UpVoted this answer
This is very difficult to tell from the photo, but it is most likely benign as it is rather round and regular in shape despite being somewhat large. Differential diagnoses include mucocele, fibroma and angioma among others. Please see a Dermatologist or your Pediatrician for an accurate assessment and advice.
Robert Strimling
This is something that should be looked at. Take your son to an oral medicine specialist. It should probably be excised, biopsied and send for a pathology report.
Lawrence D. Singer
Its hard to tell from the picture but it looks like a mucocele. Give it a few days and if it is not gone by then have him checked out by a dentist for a full exam. Good luck.
Looks like a mucocele
Mike Huggins
Mucocele is probably the correct answer. They have a recurrence rate that is higher than we would like. The place that I have found to have the best chance of diagnosis and proper treatment is your local Oral Surgeon. Your Dentist can assist you in your choice. Best of luck. Brian
Brian L. Kirkwood, DDS
It looks like a mucocele which is when a small salivary gland gets plugged.
For this question, do not look for answers on the web. Take the child to your pediatrician.