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Blackish big mole like thing
I am attaching a picture of my father's oral cavity. Please tell me what is that blackish big mole like thing. It is painless. On applying pressure, a bit of blood is coming out
Can it be cured?
Whom should I consult?
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It may be some vascular tumor which are usually benign and treatable.
Or it may be due to some trauma..
Next Steps
visit oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
get all the necessary investigation done
Health Tips
get it checked as soon as possible
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Hi looks like he had a cheek bite ( unknowingly bit his cheek) that led to blood clot there which is called hematoma. It should resolve by itself within a few days to weeks .
Next Steps
Get a consultation
Health Tips
Apply ice compression , gentle massage
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Dr. Dinesh Kumar
Dentist
6 yrs exp
Chennai
It may be a hematoma( a blood clot by cheekbite).
Or it may be hemangioma or other local tumor like condition since there is erythema around the lesion.
Next Steps
Visit an oral pathologist near by. he will guide you accordingly
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Goin early makes things more better
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