Living with Median nodule of the upper lip
A rare family trait with a soft, painless bump under the upper lip from infancy.
Understanding Median nodule of the upper lip
The nodule sits beneath the red edge of the upper lip and tapers into the frenulum. It is soft, easy to press, and causes no symptoms. It can be wide (up to 8 mm) or flat. Some nodules have shrunk with age. GARD notes no further descriptions have been published since 1994.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet, but its summary describes this:
- Soft nodule under the upper lip
- No pain or other symptoms
- Nodule may shrink with age
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include ear, nose, and throat specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Ear, nose, and throat specialists (otolaryngologists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with rare disease patient organizations for support
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD lists autosomal dominant inheritance, so a change in one copy of a gene can be enough. It does not name a gene.
Also known as: lip, median nodule of upper; median nodule of upper lip
Patient organizations
Rare-disease groups that can help
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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