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Q: mucocele in throat

asked by: jakrilmum on March 14th, 2009

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I am becoming increasingly concerned about a lump in my 10 month old sons throat. I have been told by my ent it is a mucocele several months ago but it is still there and my son seems to gag a lot and have noisy breathing especially when rested. It is inbetween his left tonsil and dangly throat thing (whats it called?!) I can only see it when he is really crying hard or gagging. It doesn't seem to affect him drinking or eating except he is still on pureed food because he gags so easily on lumpy food. He was about 2 months old when we noticed it.

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Dr. Joel W. Steelman , MD

replied on November 2nd, 2009

It is uncommon to see a mucocele on the soft palate as you describe near the uvula. Your child's symptoms appear to be worsening which is also concerning. Mucoceles can be removed surgically with low risk of recurrence if done with removal of the affected salivary gland.

I suggest speaking further with the ENT or perhaps seeking a 2nd opinion regarding the continued symptoms.

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