A rare case of mucocele of the Blandin and Nuhn glands with review of literature

Abstract

Oral mucocele is the most common benign minor salivary gland lesion of the oral cavity. Usually it occurs on lower lip, buccal mucosa and ventral surface of the tongue and rarely seen on ventral surface of the tongue, floor of mouth and palate. It is classified in two types of lesions, one is extravasation type which is more common and other is retention type. We present case report of a 37-year-old healthy male with complaint of swelling on ventral surface of the tongue, which was sessile, soft and fluctuant with smooth overlying mucosa with diagnosis of mucocele associated with Blandin and Nuhn gland. Management included marsupialization and drainage of thick mucus secretions. This article discusses on clinical features, diagnosis and management of mucoceles associated with Blandin and Nuhn gland.