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Unknown Tongue Mass

4 year old girl presenting with this tongue mass of unknown origin. Mom states it's been there since birth. Growing a bit, then falling off and growing back.

No pain, no bleeding. Otherwise totally healthy kid. Living in Germany.

Case Discussion

Any ideas of what this is and how to treat?

Thanks a lot.

Update 1

The lesion fell off at least 4 times in the last 6 months (swallowed), left a hole/intendation and grew back.

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