Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-5 | Issue-06 | 271-273
Case Report
Management of Oral Mucocele in Lower Lip: A Case Report
Dr. Shakir Hussain Rather, Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad Bhat, Dr. Janani M Sarathy
Published : June 14, 2020
Abstract
The mucocele is one of the common benign salivary gland disorders that occur in the oral cavity due to mucous accumulation and results in alteration of minor salivary glands. Lower lip is the most common site of the extravasation mucocele and is caused due to trauma or a habit of lip biting, while retention mucoceles can be found at any other site. Mucoceles most probably affect young patients but can affect all the age groups. Diagnosis is mostly based on clinical findings. Mucocele may have a soft consistency, bluish, and transparent cystic swelling. The treatment of choice is surgical removal.