Over the past four years, Ive had a painless, flesh-colored growth on my uvula. It has continued to grow (now approx 6 cm long x 2 1/2 cm wide, but PCP & ENT arent concerned. Today I noticed a small, flat, round, black spot on the growth. What could this be? Im a former smoker. Thank you.
Hello.read through your query.Accordingly, I feel it can be a hypertrophy(excessive growth of the tissue there). It can be due to constant irritation or can be due to the smoking. Since it is painless and not disturbing you while swallowing it is not to be worried of. If it starts growing more in size(faster than before) and becomes painful causing difficulty in swallowing you should meet an ENT surgeon and get it treated.Also, if you want you can even get it excised by electrocautery done by an ENT surgeon(based on your clinical presentation). Be cool and calm till now it's not problematic in my view you can have a second opinion based on clinical presentation with an ENT surgeon or oral surgeon. Be cool and tension free. It will resolve your problem. Hope you are benefitted something from this reply. Have a healthy day!!!