Bumps with a small white patch on the side of tongue for 2 months

[Ilie Delia]

Hello, I have been to a doctor because I have this bumps on my left side of tongue for 2 years,Ent said it is foliate papillae.I have acid reflux and this may be the cause.But for 2 months I observed a small white patch on my foliate papillae. Can you tell me pls is this something bad?It did not got any bigger.

 

[Dr M]

Good day

This might also be due to trauma, due to a sharp filling or tooth that is constantly irritating the area. Impossible to tell without a full consultation. However, the lateral border of the tongue is a high risk area for possible potential malignant lesions. I would go see an oral surgeon for a consultation. A biopsy might be required.

 

[Ilie Delia]

Good day

This might also be due to trauma, due to a sharp filling or tooth that is constantly irritating the area. Impossible to tell without a full consultation. However, the lateral border of the tongue is a high risk area for possible potential malignant lesions. I would go see an oral surgeon for a consultation. A biopsy might be required.

Hello doctor,so the white patch has gone now,but the foliate papillae looks the same,I will attach another picture,pls can you tell me your opinion about them