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What is
mucosal neuroma
?Pronunciation: /mjuˈkoʊsəl neuroma*/
mucosal neuroma
Definition
A benign (not cancer) tumor that forms around the nerves in the lips, tongue, lining of the mouth, eyelids, and gastrointestinal tract. Mucosal neuromas are found in people with a rare, inherited condition called multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B.